(A) Only persons duly licensed for the current year as an electrical contractor by the state or by a governmental subdivision within the state and who has registered such license with the City Clerk as specified in § 151.083 shall be eligible for electrical permits.
(B) Exception: nothing contained in this subchapter shall prohibit any bona fide owner from installing electrical work in his or her own single-family residence, provided the owner shall:
(1) Sign an affidavit showing the applicant to be the owner and occupant, or eventual occupant of the residence; that he or she will install the electrical work for which application is made; that he or she has not obtained such a permit during the past six months; and that he or she is reasonably familiar with the requirements of the Electrical Code, and is competent and capable of performing the installation in accordance with the code;
(2) Apply for and secure a permit in accordance with the provisions of the Electrical Code;
(3) Pay fees required in § 151.088;
(4) Apply for inspections; and
(5) Receive approval of the Electrical Inspector for all work performed under such permits.
(1991 Code, § 8.84)