1325.23 ADOPTION OF NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE.

   There is hereby adopted that certain code known as the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, as promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association. All installations shall be in strict conformity with the provisions of this chapter, the statutes of the State and rules adopted pursuant thereto, and the National Electrical Code and shall be in conformity with approved standards of construction for safety to life and property. Conformity with the published regulations as set out in the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, its supplements and revisions, shall be prima facie evidence of conformity with such approved standards. In case of complaint or controversy, the Electrical License and Examining Board shall have the responsibility for making interpretations of the rules of the National Electrical Code, for deciding upon the approval of devices, equipment and materials, and for granting a special permission contemplated in a number of the rules of the National Electrical Code. The decisions of the Board shall be made in writing. Where special conditions are mentioned in the National Electrical Code and where permission for the approval of devices, equipment and materials is required thereunder, the Board shall make its ruling covering such conditions or permissions in writing, after due consideration of the facts.

(Ord. 01-202. Passed 9-4-01.)

1325.24 RIGHT OF APPEAL.

   Any individual aggrieved by a decision of the Bureau of Buildings, Inspections, Licenses and Permits may set forth his complaint in writing and present the same, accompanied by a fee in the amount of thirty dollars ($30.00), which fee shall be refunded if the Bureau's decision is wholly reversed, at any meeting of the Electrical License and Examining Board for adjudication and hearing. The complainant may be personally present and be represented by counsel. The decision of the Board shall be subject to appeal in accordance with the provisions of Section 1301.20 et seq. (Ord. 91-048. Passed 2-5-91.)

1325.25 PENDING CONSTRUCTION.

   Nothing in this Code shall require changes in plans for installation, alteration or repair for which a lawful permit has been heretofore issued or which has been otherwise lawfully authorized, and the work of which shall have been actually begun within thirty days after this Code becomes effective. Such installation, alteration or repair shall be completed, as authorized, within a reasonable period of time to be designated by the Bureau of Buildings, Inspections, Licenses and Permits, or the prior permit therefor shall be deemed void.

(Ord. 69-1. Passed 1-7-69.)

1325.26 COMPLIANCE WITH PERMITS.

   All work performed under a permit issued by the Bureau of Buildings, Inspections, Licenses and Permits shall conform to the approved application and plans, and approved amendments thereto.

(Ord. 69-1. Passed 1-7-69.)

1325.27 EXPIRATION OF PERMIT.

   Failure to commence work under an approved permit within six months of its issuance shall be deemed to be an expiration of such permit by reason of nonuser and a new permit shall be required before the work approved by the lapsed permit may be started.

(Ord. 69-1. Passed 1-7-69.)

1325.28 POSTING OF PERMIT.

   A copy of the permit shall be kept on the premises for public inspection during the prosecution of the work and until the completion of the same.

(Ord. 69-1. Passed 1-7-69.)

1325.29 AMENDED APPLICATIONS.

   Nothing in this Code shall prohibit the filing of amendments to an application or to a plan or other record accompanying same, at any time before the completion of the work for which the permit was issued. Such amendments shall be filed with and be deemed a part of the original application if approved before the certificate of approval has been issued, otherwise, a new application shall be made and a permit secured.

(Ord. 69-1. Passed 1-7-69.)