The National Electrical Code, 2023 edition, and all annexes thereto, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, Inc., is hereby adopted and made a part of this chapter, except as amended in section 6.02.462.
(Ordinance 2022-22 adopted 9/20/22; Ordinance 2025-34 adopted 7/15/2025)
(a) 
The National Electrical Code, 2023 edition as adopted in section 6.02.461 is hereby amended as follows:
(1) 
Article 91 is hereby added:
Permits; licensing.
(a) 
A person applying for an electrical permit shall be:
(1) 
A State of Texas licensed master electrician; or
(2) 
Exempt under state law from the licensing requirement.
(b) 
If applicable, a state licensed master electrician shall register with the city in accordance with the city's registration policy and shall show proof of the license before any work is performed within the city.
(c) 
If a building owner is claiming an exemption under state law because they are planning to do the work themselves, then the owner shall provide proof to the building official stating they own the building as a homestead.
(d) 
The fees for work shall be as indicated in the schedule of fees adopted by the city council and attached to the Code of Ordinances as appendix A.
(e) 
No portion of any fee collected under this article shall be returned after a permit has been issued.
(b) 
Violations of state and local Laws will be subject to the established fines of the state as outlined in chapter 1305, subchapter G, of the Texas Occupations Code (Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act).
(Ordinance 2022-22 adopted 9/20/22; Ordinance 2025-34 adopted 7/15/2025)