[Editor's Note: Former Ch. 510, Electrical Code, was amended in its entirety 12-21-2023 by Ord. No. 7912. Prior history includes R.O. 2007, Ord. No. 4725, Ord. No. 5606, Ord. No. 6922, Ord. No. 7121, and Ord. No. 7231.]
[Ord. No. 7912, 12-21-2023]
A certain document, one (1) copy of which has been on file for at least ninety (90) days in the office of the City Clerk of the City of St. Peters, being marked and designated as "NFPA 70® National Electrical Code, 2020 Edition," as published by the International Code Council, Inc., as amended, along with Appendix H, as amended, and is hereby adopted as the Electrical Code; and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of the 2020 NFPA 70® National Electrical Code, including Appendix H, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, are hereby referred to, adopted, and made part thereof, as if fully set out in this Chapter, with additions, insertions, deletions, and changes prescribed in this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 7912, 12-21-2023]
Throughout the Electrical Code adopted in Section 510.010, wherever the term "Jurisdiction" or "Local Jurisdiction" appears, it shall be deemed to mean the City of St. Peters, Missouri.
[Ord. No. 7912, 12-21-2023]
Throughout the Electrical Code adopted in Section 510.010, wherever the term "Code Official" or "Building Code Official" is used, it is deemed to mean the Building Commissioner. Throughout the Electrical Code adopted in Section 510.010, wherever the term "Authority Having Jurisdiction" or "AHJ" is used, it is deemed to mean the City of St. Peters and/or the Building Commissioner.
[Ord. No. 7912, 12-21-2023]
Throughout the NFPA 70® National Electrical Code adopted in Section 510.010, wherever the term "International Residential Code" is used, it is deemed to mean St. Peters Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, Chapter 504, wherever the term "International Building Code" is used, it is deemed to mean St. Peters Building Code (Non-Residential), Chapter 505, wherever the term "International Existing Building Code" is used, it is deemed to mean St. Peters Existing Building Code, Chapter 506, wherever the term "International Fire Code" is used, it is deemed to mean St. Peters Fire Prevention Code, Chapter 507, wherever the term "International Energy Conservation Code" is used, it is deemed to mean St. Peters Energy Conservation Code, Chapter 513, wherever the term "International Mechanical Code" is used, it is deemed to mean St. Peters Mechanical Code, Chapter 515, wherever the term "International Fuel Gas Code" is used, it is deemed to mean St. Peters Fuel Gas Code, Chapter 516, wherever the term "International Plumbing Code" is used, it is deemed to mean St. Peters Plumbing Code, Chapter 520, wherever the term "International Swimming Pool and Spa Code" is used, it is deemed to mean St. Peters Swimming Pool and Spa Code, Chapter 523, wherever the term "International Property Maintenance Code" is used, it is deemed to mean St. Peters Property Maintenance Code, Chapter 525, wherever the term "ICC 500" is used, it is deemed to mean St. Peters Design and Construction of Storm Shelters Code, Chapter 527.
[Ord. No. 7912, 12-21-2023]
A. 
The code adopted in Section 510.010 is amended as follows:
1. 
100 Definitions Part I. General - Amend to include.
WORKMANLIKE
Executed in a skilled manner; e.g., generally plumb, level, square, in line, undamaged and without marring adjacent work.
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Annex H 80.1. Scope. The following functions are covered:
1) 
The inspection of electrical installations as covered by Section 90.2.
2) 
The review of construction plans, drawings, and specifications for electrical systems.
3) 
The design, alteration, modification, construction, maintenance, and testing of electrical systems and equipment.
4) 
The regulation and control of electrical installations at special events, including, but not limited to, exhibits, trade shows, amusement parks, and other similar special occupancies.
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Annex H 80.5. Adoption. - Delete.
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Annex H 80.13. Authority. Subsection (13) is amended to read as follows:
(13)
Whenever any installation subject to inspection prior to use is covered or concealed without having first been inspected, the authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to require that such work be exposed for inspection. The authority having jurisdiction shall be notified when the installation is ready for inspection and shall conduct the inspection within two (2) business days.
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Annex H 80.15 (A) Creation Of The Electrical Board. - Delete.
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Annex H 80.15 (B) Appointments. - Delete.
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Annex H 80.15 (C) Terms. - Delete.
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Annex H 80.15 (D) Compensation. - Delete.
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Annex H 80.15 (E) Quorum. - Delete.
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Annex H 80.15 (F) Duties. - Delete.
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Annex H 80.15 (G) Appeals. A person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the Code Official to the Board of Appeals as established in Chapters 410 and 505 of the Municipal Code of the City of St. Peters. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted hereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The application shall be filed on a form obtained from the Code Official within twenty (20) days after the notice was served.
12. 
Annex H 80.19 (E) Fees. Any political subdivision that has been provided for electrical inspection in accordance with the provisions of Article 80 of Annex H may establish fees that shall be paid by the applicant for a permit before the permit is issued. See Attachment 1 - Appendix A Schedule of Fees, of Title V of the Municipal Code of the City of St. Peters, Missouri.
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Annex H 80.19.90 Workmanship. Repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installations which are caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of this code shall be executed and installed in a workmanlike manner in compliance with this code, in accordance with industry standards, and in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.
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Annex H 80.21.90 Construction Documents. Submittal documents consisting of construction documents, statement of special inspections, geotechnical report and other data shall be submitted through electronic submission in a digital format with each permit application. The construction documents shall be prepared, signed and sealed by an architect or engineer licensed and registered in the State of Missouri to render this service.
Construction documents shall be drawn to scale and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that the work conforms to the provisions of this code.
Exception: The building official is authorized to waive the submission of construction documents and other data not required to be prepared by a registered design professional if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that review of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code.
15. 
Annex H 80.23 (B) Penalties. - Delete.
16. 
Annex H 80.27 Inspector's Qualifications. - Delete.
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Annex H 80.35 Effective Date. - Delete.
18. 
90.90 Licensing. Any contractor wishing to enter into the electrical contracting business within the City of St. Peters, Missouri, shall first be duly examined and successfully passed and licensed by St. Charles County, Missouri; and may be required to obtain a City of St. Peters business license in accordance to Chapter 605, Business Licenses and Business Regulations, of City Code.
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90.90.1 Supervisor. Any firm or corporation in the business of installing electrical work shall employ a duly licensed supervisor, under the provisions of this code, who shall be responsible for installation made by said firm or corporation.
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90.90.2 Use Of License By Other. No person having obtained a license under the provisions of this code shall allow their license to be used by another person, either for the purpose of obtaining permits, or for doing business or work under the license.
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90.90.3 Persons Excepted From Licensing Requirement.
The following persons are excepted from the licensing requirement:
1. 
Homeowner in an existing building owned and occupied by them as their place of residence;
2. 
Person doing work in an existing structure owned and occupied by them as their farm;
3. 
Person or public entity servicing or repairing its own electrical system with its own personnel specifically trained for such service or repair; or
4. 
Person who is an employee employed by a licensed electrical contractor.
[Ord. No. 7912, 12-21-2023]
Any person violating any of the provisions of the code adopted in this Chapter shall be deemed guilty of an offense and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in an amount not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) or be imprisoned in the City or County Jail for a period of not exceeding ninety (90) days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such hereunder.