CHAPTER 179
ELECTRICAL CODE

Section Number	Title
179.01	Short Title
179.02	Adoption of Electrical Code
179.03	Addition – Title
179.04	Addition – Creation of Enforcement Agency
179.05	Permits Required
179.06	Permit Acquisition
179.07	Addition – Permit Expiration
179.08	Addition – Schedule of Permit Fees
179.09	Addition – Fee Refunds
179.10	Addition – Stop Work Order

 

179.01 SHORT TITLE.

This chapter shall be known as the Ankeny Electrical code, and may be cited as such, and may be referred to herein as this chapter.

179.02 ADOPTION OF ELECTRICAL CODE.

The National Electrical Code; published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 70), as currently adopted and amended by the Iowa Electrical Examining Board, Iowa Department of Public Safety, is hereby adopted.

179.03 ADDITION – TITLE.

Title, of the NEC is hereby established by adding the following:

Title.  These regulations shall be known as the Ankeny Electrical Code hereinafter known as “this code”.

179.04 ADDITION – CREATION OF ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.

Creation of Enforcement Agency, of the NEC, is hereby established by adding the following:

The term Code Official is intended to also mean the Building and Zoning Administrator and his or her representatives or designees, who are herewith delegated the same powers, authorities, duties and responsibilities as designated for the Code Official.

179.05 PERMITS REQUIRED.

Permits required, of the NEC is hereby established by adding the following, including exceptions:

Permits Required Permits shall be required for work contained within the scope of this article.

Exceptions:

1.   Replacement of lighting fixtures, receptacles, switches, overcurrent protection devices of the same volt and amperage.

2.   The repair or replacement of flexible cords of same volt and amperage.

3.   The process of manufacturing, testing, servicing or repairing of electrical equipment or apparatus.

4.   No permit or inspections are required for electrical wiring of 50 volts or less