The chief building official has determined that there is a need
to update and modernize those sections of this code that establish
the city electrical code, and it is in the best interest of the health
and safety of the city's citizens that such sections of this code
be kept current with modern electrical codes and regulations.
(1966 Code, sec. 14-1; 2001 Code,
sec. 22-56; Ordinance 85-2004, sec.
1, adopted 10/19/04; Ordinance
28-2022 adopted 7/19/2022)
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Apprentice electrician.
Must be at least 16 years of age and be engaged in the process
of learning and assisting in the installation of electrical work under
the supervision of a registered master electrician.
Code.
The city electrical code.
Direct supervision.
The review and inspection of all electrical work done by
a supervisor, who shall be either a registered journeyman electrician,
master electrician, or industrial electrician, and who shall be actually
present at the jobsite at all times while electrical work is in progress.
Electrical maintenance work.
The keeping in safe repair and operating condition of any
and all electrical installations, apparatuses and equipment within
or without any building or structure or located in or upon any lot
or premises within the city.
Electrical work:
(1)
All wiring, circuits, fixtures, appurtenances and appliances
for the supply of electrical power, for all personal, domestic and
commercial purposes in and about buildings or other structures where
persons live, work or assemble; all wiring, circuits, fixtures, appurtenances
and appliances outside such buildings or structure connecting the
building with the source of electricity;
(2)
The installation, repair and maintenance of all wiring, circuits,
fixtures, appurtenances and appliances in and about buildings or structures
where persons live, work or assemble, for a supply of electricity;
and
(3)
All other activities, including demolition of structures where
energized circuits exist, installations or measures incidental to
the distribution or electrical energy which are covered, regulated
or in any fashion controlled by the specific section of this article.
Engineer.
A person who is registered to practice engineering in the
state and is actively engaged in electrical design or consulting services
within the state.
Graduate engineer.
A person who holds a degree in electrical engineering from
any accredited college or university.
Inspector.
The electrical inspector or his designated representative,
qualified in electrical code inspections, who shall have the duty
of inspecting any and all electrical work for electrical code compliance.
Jobsite.
The specific premises or installation described in the electrical
permit under which electrical work is being performed.
Maintenance electrician.
A person with at least two years' experience in the electrical
trade who is a full-time employee of a company or business and whose
duty it is to maintain the existing electrical system, including all
fixtures and appurtenances contained in a building, structure, lot
or premises owned or operated by his employer.
N.E.C.
The National Electrical Code, as adopted by the city in section
22-401, compiled by the National Fire Protection Association.
Sign.
Any physical device, panel or installation attached to or
located on a building, premises or structure, used to display any
message or communicate any thought or idea and which uses electrical
current for its intended operation.
(1966 Code, sec. 14-22; 2001 Code,
sec. 22-57; Ordinance 85-2004, sec.
1, adopted 10/19/04; Ordinance
28-2022 adopted 7/19/2022)