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)