(A) The city adopts the 2017 National Electrical Code with amendments made thereof and the below amendments that are not in conflict with the 2017 National Electrical Code.
(1) All underground service must be encased in heavy wall steep pipe as set forth in the 2017 National Electrical Code or any amendments thereof regarding the same.
(2) Low voltage wires may be in P.V.C. (schedule #40) underground in accordance with code regulations.
(3) Electrical service wires must be #2 on 300 amp service.
(4) Electrical systems requiring permit: such system or portions thereof to undergo repair or re-installation due to fire damage, building rehab, remodeling and new construction must be in accordance to the Electrical Code and amendments set forth by the city. Electrical services less than 100-amp capacity shall be deemed obsolete and not repairable. Such obsolete service shall be upgraded.
(5) All BX and Romex wires must be removed.
(6) All electrical conductors used in building construction shall be of copper. Aluminum conductors will not be permitted.
(7) All single-family dwellings from zero to 1,800 square feet shall require 100-amp capacity electrical service and a 20-circuit space breaker panel with main breaker. All single-family dwellings from 1,800 to 3,600 square feet shall require 200-amp capacity electrical service and a 30-circuit space breaker panel minimum with main breaker.
(8) All conduits installed through the roof must have metal flashing or rubber boot.
(9) All holes drilled in walls must have fire block and caulk sealing the pipe.
(10) Existing service upgrade requirements: one-half-inch driven ground rod required at meter socket in addition to water system ground.
(11) Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors must be wired: new construction, building rehab and fire damage.
(B) The general electrical fees are as follows.
(1) The fee for examination of plans be $30 per hour with a minimum charge of one hour.
(2) Service entrance fee:
Type | Residential | Commercial |
Type | Residential | Commercial |
100 ampere service | $25 | $50 |
200 ampere service | $50 | $75 |
400 ampere service | $75 | $100 |
600 ampere service | $100 | $150 |
800 ampere service | $200 | $300 |
1,000 ampere service | $250 | $350 |
Over 1,000 ampere service | $400 | $500 |
(3) Circuits under 50 amperes: inspection fees of each nominal 15-ampere and 20-ampere, two-wire, circuit, including fixtures, sockets or receptacles, the fees shall be:
(a) Fifteen- and 20-ampere branch circuits:
0 - 50 circuits | $20 |
51 or more circuits | $15 |
(b) Branch circuit exceeding 20 amperes:
All circuits | $30 |
(c) The fee for motor or devices will be as follows:
1st motor or device | $25 |
Each additional | $10 |
Service check fee | $60 |
(C) Permit fees:
Type | Residential | Commercial |
Type | Residential | Commercial |
Alarm systems | $30 | $30 |
Antennas/cell tower | 1.5% cost of construction (minimum $50) | 1.5% cost of construction (minimum $100) |
Carnivals | $50 | $50 |
Fixtures | $10 EA | $25 EA |
Floor, ceiling and wall openings | $2 EA | $2 EA |
Garages (electric only) | $50 | 1.5% cost of project (minimum $50) |
Inspections (rough/final/re-inspection) | $60 | $100 |
Temporary wiring | $25 | $50 |
(Ord. 16-O-2155, passed 12-7-2016; Ord. 20-O-2250, passed 3-4-2020)