(a) Prior to the installation of any electrical wiring in a residential, commercial, or industrial building or structure, a permit shall be obtained from the Building Official. Electrical permit and inspection fees to be paid shall be in accordance with the following schedule:
(1) Residential: (one, two and three family dwellings)
New construction, major remodeling & major additions (per dwelling unit) Includes three inspections - additional inspections - $100 each | $200.00 |
Additions, remodeling...(other than major) | $175.00 |
Service entrance only (change) | $100.00 |
Additional meters (each) | $100.00 |
Re-inspections: each re-inspection made necessary by incompetent, incomplete, or negligent work (per inspection) | $100.00 |
The penalty for starting work without the required permit shall be 200% of the permit fee plus the required fee. |
(2) Commercial/industrial: (workshop, factories, apartments over three suites, condominiums, mercantile, offices, etc.)
New construction, major remodeling, and major additions (Includes four inspections-additional inspections-$100 each) | $500.00 |
Additions and remodeling...(other than major) (Includes three inspections-additional inspections-$100 each) | $250.00 |
Service entrance only (change) | $100.00 |
Additional meters (each) | $100.00 |
Re-inspections: each re-inspection made necessary by incompetent, incomplete, or negligent work (per inspection) | $100.00 |
The penalty for starting work without the required permit shall be 200% of the permit fee plus the required fee.
(b) Fire Demand Certificate. Any building or structure in which the electrical wiring has been damaged or rendered defective by frre, shall have a fire demand certificate posted in it by the Building Official, specifying what portion or portions of the electrical wiring shall be repaired or replaced.
(c) Disconnecting Current. The Chief of the Fire Division, the Building Official, or any other competent person delegated by either of them shall have the authority to cause the turning off of all electrical currents or to cut or disconnect, in cases of emergency, any wires where such electrical currents are dangerous to life or property or where such wires may interfere with the work or progress of the Fire Division.
(d) Service Entrance Equipment. Service entrance equipment shall be a minimum of 100 ampere capacity per family in single or multiple dwellings either of the automatic breaker or the safety-type fuse switch. (Ord. 2020-12. Passed 6-23-20.)