The 2014 edition of the National Electrical Code is hereby adopted
as the minimum standard for the installation of all electrical equipment
in the city, except as otherwise specifically provided in this division,
as fully and to the same extent as if set out fully herein. A copy
of such code is on file in the office of the city secretary.
(Ordinance 1140 adopted 12/17/13; 2004 Code, sec. 3.681)
In the event of any conflict between the provisions of the code
adopted by this division and applicable provisions of this Code of
Ordinances, state law or city ordinances, rules or regulations, the
provisions of this Code of Ordinances, state law or city ordinances,
rules or regulations shall prevail and be controlling.
(1975 Code, sec. 13-108; 2004 Code,
sec. 3.682)
(a) Whenever
the term “municipality” or “city” is used
in the code adopted by this division, it shall be construed to mean
the city.
(b) Whenever
the term “corporate counsel” or “city attorney”
is used in the code adopted by this division, it shall be construed
to mean the city attorney of this city.
(1975 Code, sec. 13-109; 2004 Code,
sec. 3.683)
Any person who shall violate any provision of the code adopted by the provisions of this division shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be punished in accordance with the general penalty provision set forth in section
1.01.009 of this code. Each day such violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
(1975 Code, sec. 13-110; 2004 Code,
sec. 3.684)
All electrical construction, materials, appliances, motors,
heating devices and apparatus used in connection with electrical work
and the operation of all electrical apparatus within the city shall
conform to the rules and requirements of the National Electrical Code,
current when work is performed or equipment and apparatus installed;
however, the necessity, good service and such results often require
larger sizes of wire, more branch circuits and better types of equipment
than the minimum which is specified in the National Electrical Code.
The electrical inspector supervising the enforcement of this code
will have the responsibility and authority for making interpretations
of the rules, for deciding upon the approval of equipment, materials,
and construction and for granting the special permission contemplated
in a number of the rules. The electrical inspector, where necessary,
shall follow the code procedure for securing official interpretations
thereof.
(1975 Code, sec. 13-111; 2004 Code,
sec. 3.685)