The 1987 edition, and all subsequent revisions, standards, or supplements thereto, of the National Electrical Code of the National Fire Protection Association, is hereby adopted by reference and made part of this division as the general standard for electrical equipment and installations in the city, except such provisions thereof as may be in conflict with this division or other ordinances of the city. All electrical equipment installed or used in the city and all installations of electrical equipment shall be reasonably safe to persons and property in conformity with the standards provided in the National Electrical Code, 1987 edition, and with the provisions of this division and applicable state statutes, and any rules and regulations issued by authority thereof. A copy of the National Electrical Code referred to herein is on file in the office of the city secretary for reference and inspection.
(1987 Code, ch. 3, sec. 3(A))
The provisions of this division shall apply to all installations of electrical conductors, fittings, devices, signs, fixtures, motors, generators, starters, controls, and raceways, hereinafter referred to as “electrical equipment,” within or on public and private buildings and premises within the city.
(1987 Code, ch. 3, sec. 3(B))
This division shall not be construed to affect the responsibility or liability of any party owning, operating, controlling, or installing any electrical equipment for damages to persons or property which were caused by any defect in such equipment or in the installation thereof, nor shall the city be held as assuming any liability by reason of the inspection, failure to inspect, or reinspection authorized herein, or any certificates of conformance or nonconformance issued by the city, or by reason of the approval or disapproval of any equipment authorized herein.
(1987 Code, ch. 3, sec. 3(C))
Until the city council shall appoint an electrical official or electrical inspector, the electrical code shall be enforced by contract, on an as-needed basis, under whatever arrangement the city council deems to be in the best interest of the city.
(1987 Code, ch. 3, sec. 3(D))
Any person aggrieved by any interpretation of the electrical code adopted by reference in section 3.02.151, or by any decision or ruling by the city’s designated contract inspector, shall have the right to make an appeal to the city council. Such appeal shall be perfected by written notice submitted to the city secretary and addressed to the mayor and city council asking for a hearing by the council, and the action of the city council thereon shall be final. Prior to rendering a decision on any appeal, the city council shall seek expert advice and counsel.
(1987 Code, ch. 3, sec. 3(E))
(a) 
Required; exceptions.
(1) 
No electrical equipment shall be installed within or on any building, structure, or premises publicly or privately owned within the city, nor shall any alterations or additions be made to any such existing equipment, without first securing a permit therefor from the city secretary.
(2) 
No permit will be required for the installation of wires to operate electrical bells, gas lighting apparatus, house annunciators, burglar alarms, telephones, telegraphs, district messengers, watch clocks, fire alarms or other similar instruments if the current operating is of less than twenty-five (25) volts potential.
(b) 
Application.
Application for the permit required by the provisions of this division, describing the work to be done, shall be made in writing to the city secretary.
(c) 
Fee.
Before any permit shall be issued under the provisions of this division, the applicant therefor shall pay a fee in the amount adopted by the city council.
(1987 Code, ch. 3, sec. 3(F)–(H); Ordinance adopting 2018 Code)