A. Prior To Commencement Of Work: Permits are required for electrical work as defined in chapter 15.03 of this title and as set out in this chapter. It shall be unlawful for any person to perform any work regulated thereby, or to have such work performed on his behalf, unless and until a permit for such work has been secured by a licensed contractor from the building department prior to the commencement of the work.
B. Exceptions:
1. Permits may be issued directly to a property owner performing electrical work in the owner's primary or secondary residence or associated outbuildings, on condition that the owner performs all the electrical work himself in compliance with standards, rules, and regulations applicable to electrical work.
2. Permits may be issued to journeyman electricians without requiring contractor status as outlined in chapter 15.03 of this title, who are employed solely as maintenance electricians by private companies or public entities to perform electrical installations on the facilities and grounds owned by the private company or public entity.
3. Railway companies, telegraph companies, telephone companies, cable television companies, power companies, and the city of Pocatello traffic department (electrical division) shall not be required to obtain permits for electrical work on their own generating systems, their own power distribution systems, or their own signaling systems.
C. Electrical Contractor/Property Owner Responsibility: The electrical contractor/property owner doing the work shall ensure that required permits have been obtained prior to commencement of any work. (Ord. 2940, 2014: Ord. 2779 § 1, 2005: Ord. 2757, 2005)