The minimum requirements for the installation and maintenance of electric wiring systems and apparatus shall be those minimum standards and requirements set forth in the National Electrical Code, 2023 edition, published by the National Electrical Code Committee, and on file in the office of the city secretary, which are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this division.
(Ordinance 1224, sec. 4, adopted 11/14/16; Ordinance 1441 adopted 2/24/2025)
It shall be unlawful for any person to install or use any electrical apparatus, material, appliances or fixtures for use in connection with wiring of any kind in the city unless such apparatus, materials or fixtures meet the requirements of the American Insurance Association and bear the Underwriters’ label, or unless the board of examiners issues a special qualification.
(2004 Code, sec. 3.03.061)
No person shall permit pieces of wire to be left on the surface of buildings, or in streets, alleys, or roadways, or dead ends to dangle from poles or buildings, or in any manner leave old or new wire in a condition that is dangerous to life and property. Anyone not correcting such situations within five (5) working days of written notice shall be subject to service disconnection by the power company. The chief electrical inspector will request disconnection by the power company in writing, and service will be disconnected by the power company within twenty-four (24) hours of receipt of the notice.
(2004 Code, sec. 3.03.064)
It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere in any manner with any electric wiring being installed on any premises or in any building during construction. In inspecting the electric wiring of any building or premises, the electrical inspector shall leave a tag or notice attached to the service entrance switch. This notice shall state clearly whether the wiring is approved or is to be kept open for further inspection. No person shall lath, seal or in any manner conceal any wiring until such person has been informed that such wiring has been approved by the electrical inspector. The general contractor or owner shall be held responsible for any violation of this section and shall be liable to the penalties provided herein.
(2004 Code, sec. 3.03.065)
It shall be unlawful for any person or any public service company serving the city to connect electricity to any premises of any nature, kind or description without first obtaining a clearance from the electrical inspector’s office. Whenever service is discontinued to any building and/or premises such clearance is required for reconnecting. This shall mean that anytime a premises is vacated the electrical inspector must satisfy himself that no code violation exists.
(Ordinance 1345 adopted 2/28/22)
(a) 
Registration required.
Any person desiring to engage in the business of electrical contracting within the city shall register with the city, in the city hall, the correct name, address and telephone number under which he will be doing business.
(b) 
Master electrician required.
Any person engaged in the electrical contracting business within the city shall be or have continuously in his employment a qualified master electrician and shall file in the city hall the correct name, address, and license number of such master electrician, which master electrician shall have actual supervision of the installation, maintenance, and/or repair of any electrical wiring, device, material, and/or equipment within the city, and shall be responsible for carrying out the provisions of this division in its entirety.
(1) 
Whenever a master electrician shall leave or be discharged from the employment of any person who is required by this division to be or have in his employment a master electrician, a notice in writing thereof shall be given immediately by both the person and the master electrician to the city hall, and the permit privileges of such master electrician shall, without further order or action, stand suspended, which suspension shall remain effective until both such master electrician and any other person shall have first complied with the provisions of this division.
(2) 
Any electrical work in progress or contracted for by any person who is required to be or have in his employment a master electrician shall, without further action or notice, stop immediately upon the removal, by any means, of the qualifying master electrician, and the permit privileges of such person shall, without further order or action, stand suspended, and shall not be resumed until both such person and any other master electrician shall have fully complied with the provisions of this division.
(3) 
No master electrician shall represent or be employed as the qualifying master electrician for more than one person at one time, nor shall he secure permits for any other than the person by whom he is employed as the qualifying electrician.
(c) 
Display of identity on vehicles.
Any person engaged in the electrical contracting business in the city shall display, in a permanent way, on his trucks, vans or any other vehicles used in transporting materials and tools to and from any electrical job, the correct name and address of such person (or firm). Such display shall be in lettering no smaller than three (3) inches in height, readily visible and clearly legible at all times.
(d) 
Carrying of license; unlawful use of license.
No person shall engage in the occupation of master or journeyman electrician within the city without having his license in his possession at all times while supervising work being performed or performing actual work related to the electrical industry. No person shall allow the use of his master or journeyman electrician’s license, directly or indirectly, by any other person for the purpose of obtaining a permit to construct electrical installations or to actually perform construction of electrical installations.
(2004 Code, sec. 3.03.041)