§ 154.001 SHORT TITLE.

   This chapter shall be known as the “City of Marshalltown Electrical Ordinance”, and may be so cited.

(2013 Code, § 11-1) (Ord. 14392, passed 8-14-1992)

§ 154.002 PURPOSE AND SCOPE.

   (A)   It is the purpose of this chapter to adopt the edition of the National Electrical Code set out in § 154.035 of this chapter, including provisions for the inspection and regulation of electrical installations, issuance of permits and collection of fees and to provide penalties for violations of this chapter in order to protect public safety, health and welfare.

   (B)   The provisions of this chapter shall apply to and govern the supply of electricity and all installations, alterations, repairs, removals, renewals, replacements, disturbances, connections, disconnections and maintenance of all electrical equipment. For the purpose of this chapter, the term ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT means all materials, wiring, conductors, fittings, devices, appliances, fixtures, signs and apparatus, or parts thereof.

(2013 Code, § 11-2) (Ord. 14392, passed 8-14-1992)

§ 154.003 ACTIVITIES EXEMPT FROM CHAPTER.

   The following activities are exempt from the provisions of this chapter:

   (A)   Any work involved in the manufacturing or testing of electrical equipment or apparatus, but not including supply wire to such equipment;

   (B)   Any work associated with:

      (1)   Minor repair work or minor installations the estimated cost of which does not exceed $40, or replacement of lamps, or the connection of portable electrical equipment suitable to permanent installed receptacles; provided, however, the following shall not be exempt from the provisions of this chapter:

         (a)   Replacement of part of any electrical service;

         (b)   Any electrical wiring done as a part of any construction or remodeling that requires a building permit;

         (c)   New installations of central air conditioning;

         (d)   New installations of permanently wired electric heat; and

         (e)   Any installation covered by Art. 680 of the National Electrical Code (Swimming Pools and Spas).

      (2)   Permanently connected electrical appliances or devices that have been electrically and mechanically disconnected and separated from all sources of electrical supply by a licensed electrician. The opening of switches or the blowing or removal of fuses shall not be considered an electrical or mechanical disconnection or separation.

   (C)   The installation or replacement of approved fuses; and

   (D)   The installation or replacement of pin-type lamps or plug-connected portable appliances.

(2013 Code, § 11-3) (Ord. 14392, passed 8-14-1992)

ELECTRICAL APPEAL BOARD

§ 154.015 CREATION; COMPOSITION AND APPOINTMENT.

   There is hereby created an Electrical Appeal Board consisting of three members, to be appointed by the City Council.

(2013 Code, § 11-61) (Ord. 14392, passed 8-14-1992)