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)