(Amended by Ord. No. 174,828, Eff. 10/27/02, Oper. 11/1/02.)
It is unlawful for any person who is not a qualified installer to install, alter, reconstruct or repair any electric system unless the person is under the direct supervision of a qualified installer.
A qualified installer is:
(a) A person who holds a valid contractor’s license in the proper classification issued by the State of California; or
(b) A person who holds a valid Maintenance Certificate of Registration issued pursuant to the provisions of this Code; or
(c) A person who is the owner of a single-family dwelling and has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Department his or her qualifications to satisfactorily perform electric wiring in the dwelling which is occupied by the owner, and their accessory buildings, provided that all of the following conditions are met:
(1) The work is performed prior to sale of the dwelling.
(2) The homeowner actually resides in the residence. (Amended by Ord. No. 186,488, Eff. 12/27/19.)
(3) The homeowner has not availed himself or herself of this exemption on more than two structures during any three year period; or
(d) A person who is employed by a governmental agency that is required to comply with the provisions of this Code, and who is qualified, as determined by the Department, to supervise or control any work regulated by this Code.