(a) No provision of this chapter shall be interpreted to require that a bona-fide owner and occupant of a single family dwelling be licensed who personally, or with casual assistance, performs work upon such premises occupied by the owner thereof as such owner's established residence. Such owner shall be issued a permit for such work providing he satisfactorily qualifies through an oral test given by the Building Official, relating to such work. All such work shall be done in conformity with the provisions of this chapter and no work shall be done unless all permits required by this chapter are obtained.
(b) This chapter shall not apply to the installation, alteration, repair or addition to any electrical wiring in manufacturing facilities within the City if such installation, alteration, repair or addition is done by employees directly employed by the manufacturing facility. Provided, however, that the National Electric Code shall apply to all original installations or additions to existing installations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City shall have the right to inspect any electrical installations covered by this subsection and to require appropriate modifications or alterations in such installations as may be necessary to preserve public safety and welfare.
(c) This chapter shall not apply to public utility companies operating under franchises or under the laws of the State of Ohio with respect to the installation, alteration, repair or addition to any electrical wiring used in the business of such utility company and is done by employees directly employed by the utility company. This exemption shall apply to all wires, cables, meters and accessories installed on a customer's premises and owned by the utility company. Provided, however, that the National Electric Code shall apply to all original installations or additions to existing installations, notwithstanding the foregoing, the City shall have the right to inspect any electrical installations covered by this subsection and to require appropriate alterations or modifications in such installations as may be necessary to preserve public safety and welfare. (Ord. 153-2010. Passed 12-20-10.)