(a) Any public utility company engaged in the manufacture, transmission, or distribution of electrical energy for commercial purposes or any persons primarily engaged in the business of transmission of signals, communications, or intelligence, is exempt from permit and registration fees for installing, altering, or adding to electrical wiring, which is for the exclusive use of the manufacture, transmission, or distribution of electrical energy. All such work shall be done in accordance with the published rules and regulations of the National Electrical Code, and the presently existing National Electrical Safety Code as approved by the American Standards Association, and under the supervision of a qualified electrical engineer registered by the State. However, all work which is subject to inspection shall be approved by the City Engineer or Director of Public Services, or their designate.
(b) The exemption in this section is limited to electric facilities on property owned, licensed, leased, or on easement or right-of-way premises. Permit fees shall be paid to the City as provided in Part Thirteen or Chapter 163 of the Codified Ordinances for the electrical wiring installed in a building or part thereof not used or to be used solely for the manufacture of electrical energy. A license and permit fee shall be required for the installation and alteration or addition to electrical wiring in any building or part thereof not used or to be used solely for the manufacture or transmission of electrical energy for use by others.
(Ord. 28-2005. Passed 12-27-05.)