(A) Title. This Code shall be known as the National Electrical Code, may be so cited, and will be referred to in this chapter as such.
(B) Scope. The provisions of this Code shall apply to govern electrical work as defined in this Code, including the practice, materials and fixtures used in all new installations, electrical conductors, fittings, devices and fixtures for light, heat and power service equipment and all equipment used for power supply to radio and television receiving systems and amateur radio transmission systems and buildings and structures; and all alterations or extensions to existing wiring systems and within or adjacent to any building or other structure or conveyance or on any premises with the city limits.
(C) Exceptions. No electrical work pertaining to light, heat or power, or other purposes, shall be installed nor shall an alteration or an extension of any existing-electrical system be made until a permit has been issued therefore as required by the State of South Dakota except as herein specifically provided. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to installations for electric supply or a communication agencies in the generation, transmission or distribution of electricity or the operation of signals or the transmission of intelligence or located within or on buildings or premises used exclusively by such agency or on public thoroughfares.
(Prior Code, § 8-1-3)