(a) No wiring for electric light, heat or power shall be done in the city by any person, firm or corporation without first having procured from the City Clerk a permit therefor; the permit may be issued upon application therefor at the office of the City Clerk, upon the payment of $10, and as provided in this article. No more than three permits will be issued at one time to each applicant until inspection is called for and received with applicant or representative present. The City Inspector may grant additional permits due to active construction in progress.
(b) No electrical permit shall be required for any of the following:
(1) The replacement of lamps, fuses, bulbs or the connection of portable electrical equipment to suitable permanently installed receptacles and replacement of receptacles and switches, lighting fixtures and apparatus where no changes or alterations are made to the wiring;
(2) Any work involved in the manufacturing, repair or testing of any electrical equipment or apparatus, but not including any permanent wiring; or
(3) Any work in industrial establishments where the issuance of electrical permits come under the scope of other agencies.
(2010 Code, § 4-310) (Ord. 1872, passed - -)