It shall be unlawful to do electrical work, including temporary service and all raceway systems and all conductor installations, in the county unless and until a permit for the same has been obtained when required by and issued in accordance with the provisions of the County Electrical Code, with the following exceptions:
(A) Minor maintenance such as changing a switch, receptacle, light fixture, ballasts, and bulbs;
(B) Replacing a grounded receptacle with GFCI receptacle;
(C) Low voltage wiring for thermostats and other related controls for heating and air conditioning units in existing buildings;
(D) Low voltage wiring for TV, sound systems, alarm systems, computer data, and telephones in existing buildings;
(E) Coax cable for antenna or computers in existing buildings;
(F) Wiring replacement furnace or air conditioning equipment from the existing switch or disconnect where circuit wires are of adequate size;
(G) Wiring required for installation of industrial machinery from the existing switch or disconnect where circuit wires are of adequate size;
(H) Wiring for replacement signs from existing switch or disconnect where circuit wires are of adequate size;
(I) Service related work such as replacing fuses, circuit breakers, motors, or controls in existing buildings or appliances. This would include heating elements of ranges, furnaces, water heaters, and the like;
(J) Replacing broken meter sockets or masts on services where no new conduit or conductors are changed, enlarged, or replaced; and
(K) Permits are valid for a period of six months for new construction and 90 days for renovation or with an approved extension.
(Ord. O-71-5-08, passed 5-8-2008; Ord. O-83-3-10, passed 3-11-2010
; Ord. O-106-2-14, passed 2-13-2014)
Penalty, see § 150.99