(a) Except as otherwise provided, the provisions of this Chapter apply to all electrical equipment and the installation thereof for light, heat or power within or on public or private buildings, structures or premises, including yards, carnivals and parking lots and industrial substations, and all electrical equipment, and the installation thereof, used for power supply to radio and television transmitting and receiving systems in or on such buildings, structures or premises, in the County.
(b) The provisions of this Chapter do not apply to any electrical work or equipment installed by or for any electric company, telegraph or telephone company, where such electrical work or equipment is owned and maintained by such company and is an integral part of the plant or service used by such company in rendering its service to the public.
(c) The provisions of this Chapter do not apply to installations in mines, ships or railway cars or to vehicular equipment.
(d) The provisions of this Chapter do not apply to installations or equipment employed by the United States government.
(e) A permit is not required for any minor repair, as defined in this Chapter.
(1974 L.M.C., ch. 15, § 1; 1982 L.M.C., ch. 55, § 1; 2022 L.M.C., ch. 32, §1.)
Editor’s note—See County Attorney Opinion dated 7/29/98 explaining that the Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority, Housing Opportunities Commission, and the fire corporations must comply with County permit requirements and mandatory referral.