CHAPTER 5
ELECTRICAL CODE

SECTION:

9-5-1: Purpose

9-5-2: Code Adopted

9-5-3: Application And Scope

9-5-4: Title

9-5-5: Severability

9-5-6: Applicability

9-5-7: Existing Installations

9-5-8: Authority Having Jurisdiction, Code Official

9-5-9: Deputies

9-5-10: Liability

9-5-11: Duties Of The Authority Having Jurisdiction, Code Official

9-5-12: Right Of Entry

9-5-13: Modifications

9-5-14: Alternative Materials, Design And Methods Of Construction And Equipment

9-5-15: Testing And Research Reports

9-5-16: Approval Of Products And Materials

9-5-17: Licensing

9-5-18: Property Owner Exemption

9-5-19: Permits Required

9-5-20: Work Exempt From Permit

9-5-21: Application For Permit

9-5-22: Construction Documents

9-5-23: Time Limitation Of Application

9-5-24: Permit Issuance

9-5-25: Approved Construction Documents

9-5-26: Validity

9-5-27: Expiration

9-5-28: Extensions

9-5-29: Permit Transfer

9-5-30: Suspension Or Revocation Of Permit

9-5-31: Retention Of Construction Documents

9-5-32: Work Commencing Before Permit Issuance

9-5-33: Fee Schedule, Permit Fees

9-5-34: Fee Refunds

9-5-35: Inspections And Testing

9-5-36: Temporary Connection

9-5-37: Connection Of Service Utilities

9-5-38: Temporary Equipment, Systems And Uses

9-5-39: Unlawful Acts

9-5-40: Notice Of Violation

9-5-41: Criminal Penalties And Noncompliance

9-5-42: Stop Work Orders

9-5-43: Abatement Of Violation

9-5-44: Unsafe Electrical Systems Or Equipment

9-5-45: Authority To Condemn Electrical Systems Or Equipment

9-5-46: Authority To Order Disconnection Of Energy Sources

9-5-47: Connection After Order To Disconnect

9-5-48: Electrical Board

9-5-49: Appeal Procedure

9-5-50: Special Code Requirements

9-5-1: PURPOSE:

The purpose of this Chapter is to provide minimum standards in order to safeguard life or limb, health, property, and the public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, and materials of all electrical systems and equipment, within Boise City limits, and to provide for the authority to verify the qualifications and licensing of persons engaged in the business or installation of electrical, or performing work within the electrical trade. (Ord. 43-20, 12-1-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)

9-5-2: CODE ADOPTED:

All the rules, regulations and ordinances of a general and permanent character relating to and governing the qualifications and licensing of persons engaged in the business of electrical, or performing work within the trade of electrical, as such rules, regulations and ordinances are adopted and contained within the most current edition of the National Electrical Code, published under the authority of the National Fire Protection Association, as adopted by the State of Idaho in Title 54, Chapter 10 of Idaho Code, together with rules and regulations, as adopted by the State of Idaho, are adopted except to the extent that such rules and regulations are hereby changed, altered, or amended by this Chapter and together these shall be known as the "Electrical Code" of Boise City and shall constitute the rules, regulations, and ordinances governing the installation or alteration of electrical systems and equipment, and the qualifications and licensing of persons engaged in the business of electrical or performing work within the trade of electrical. This Chapter is adopted in accordance with Idaho Code Title 54, Chapter 10.

One (1) copy of the current edition of the "National Electrical Code" together with such rules and regulations adopted by the State of Idaho, shall be filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the City Clerk. (Ord. 43-20, 12-1-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)