The National Electrical Code, most current edition and latest
revisions thereto, as published by the National Fire Protection Association,
is hereby adopted as the electrical code of the city. Such code, one
(1) copy of which shall be placed on file in the office of the city
secretary, is made a part hereof as if set out verbatim and shall
be in effect except as it may be in conflict with provisions of this
division.
(Ordinance 61 adopted 9/13/83; Ordinance 114 adopted 4/18/89; Ordinance 232 adopted 9/12/00; 1982 Code,
ch. 3, sec. 8(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.
(Ordinance 61 adopted 9/13/83; 1982 Code, ch. 3, sec. 8(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 electrical inspector be held as assuming any
liability by reason of the inspection or reinspection authorized herein
or the certificates of conformance or nonconformance issued as herein
provided, or by reason of the approval or disapproval of any equipment
authorized herein.
(Ordinance 61 adopted 9/13/83; 1982 Code, ch. 3, sec. 8(C))
There is hereby created in and for the city the office of electrical
inspector. The duly elected mayor shall serve as the electrical inspector
for the city. The electrical inspector shall appoint, with approval
of the city council, such assistant inspectors as may be necessary
to enforce the electrical code. Such appointments may be temporary
for one (1) inspection or permit only when it is deemed in the best
interest of the city of obtain inspectors with special qualifications.
(Ordinance 61 adopted 9/13/83; 1982 Code, ch. 3, sec. 8(D))
(a)
It
shall be the duty of the electrical inspector to enforce the provisions
of this division, grant permits for the installation or alteration
of electrical equipment, and make inspections of electrical installations.
The electrical inspector shall keep records of all official work performed
in accordance with the provisions of this division. The electrical
inspector is empowered to employ, after receiving approval of the
city council, any electrical inspectors and assistants necessary for
the proper conduct of such office and inspection of electrical installations
as provided for in this division. The electrical inspector or any
duly appointed assistant electrical inspector shall have the right
during reasonable hours to enter any building or premises in the discharge
of his official duties, or for the purpose of making any tests, inspections,
or reinspections of the electrical equipment or its installation contained
therein. When any electrical equipment is found by the electrical
inspector to be dangerous to persons or property, the person responsible
for the electrical equipment shall be notified in writing and shall
make any changes or repairs which are required to render such equipment
in safe condition, and if such work is not completed within fifteen
(15) days or a longer period that may be specified by the electrical
inspector in said notice, the electrical inspector shall have the
authority to disconnect or order the agency supplying electricity
to disconnect all electrical services to said electrical equipment
and/or the premises in or upon which the same is located.
(b)
In
case of emergency, where necessary for safety of persons or property,
or where electrical equipment may interfere with the work of the fire
department, the electrical inspector shall have the authority to disconnect
immediately and without notice to anyone, or to cause the immediate
disconnection of, any electrical equipment.
(Ordinance 61 adopted 9/13/83; 1982 Code, ch. 3, sec. 8(E))
Any person may register an appeal with the city council for
a review of the decision of the electrical inspector.
(Ordinance 61 adopted 9/13/83; 1982 Code, ch. 3, sec. 8(F))
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 electrical inspector.
(Ordinance 61 adopted 9/13/83; 1982 Code, ch. 3, sec. 8(G))
Application for the permit required by the provisions of this
division, describing the work to be done, shall be made in writing
to the electrical inspector. When required by the electrical inspector,
the application shall be accompanied by such plans, specifications,
and schedules as may be necessary to determine whether the installation
as described will be in conformity with the requirements of this division.
(Ordinance 61 adopted 9/13/83; 1982 Code, ch. 3, sec. 8(H))
If it shall be found that the installation of the electrical
work as described in the application for the permit shall conform
with all provisions of this division, and if the electrician has complied
with all provisions of this division, the permit for such electrical
work shall be issued.
(Ordinance 61 adopted 9/13/83; 1982 Code, ch. 3, sec. 8(I))
No deviation may be made from the electrical installation described
in the permit without the written approval of the electrical inspector.
(Ordinance 61 adopted 9/13/83; 1982 Code, ch. 3, sec. 8(J))
Before any permit shall be issued under the provisions of this
division, the applicant therefor shall pay an inspection fee based
upon the work to be done as follows:
(1)
Permit fee for residential.
The fee for electrical work
on new construction is as listed in the fee schedule to this code.
(2)
Permit fee for commercial.
The fee for electrical work
on new commercial construction is as listed in the fee schedule to
this code.
(3)
Additional trips.
In case the city electrician is required
to make more than one (1) trip from his office for the purpose of
inspecting any work on account of violation of rules, wrong address
or any other irregularities caused by the master electrician or his
agent, a charge of thirty dollars ($30.00) shall be made for each
additional trip.
(Ordinance 61 adopted 9/13/83; Ordinance 76, sec. III, adopted 8/14/84; 1982 Code, ch. 3, sec. 8(K); Ordinance 256 adopted 5/13/03; Ordinance 371 adopted 10/10/17; Ordinance 373 adopted 10/10/17; Ordinance
380 adopted 10/9/18)
Separate permits shall be required for each separate building,
store space, or apartment, whether such unit is metered separately
or conjunctively, and a separate permit shall be issued on all such
units whether supplied from a central metering station or directly
from an electrical supply agency, except that, in trailer courts,
the individual trailer disconnect switches shall not be deemed services.
(Ordinance 61 adopted 9/13/83; 1982 Code, ch. 3, sec. 8(L))
No aluminum wire shall be used in any mode or application in
any electrical system or installation in the city.
(Ordinance 61 adopted 9/13/83; 1982 Code, ch. 3, sec. 8(M))
