A. Standards: All installations of electrical equipment shall be reasonably safe to persons and property and in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, the applicable statutes of the state and all orders, rules and regulations issued by the authority thereof.
B. National Electrical Code: Conformity of installations of electrical equipment with applicable regulations set forth in the current national electrical code, national electrical safety code or electrical provisions of other safety codes which have been approved by the American Standards Association shall be prima facie evidence that such installations are reasonably safe to persons and property, together with such additions and exceptions contained herein. Noncompliance with the provisions of this chapter shall be prima facie evidence that the installation is not reasonably safe to persons and property.
C. Alternative Methods And Modifications: When there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this code, the electrical inspector, with approval of the city building official, may grant modifications or accept alternative methods for individual cases. The electrical inspector shall first find that a special individual reason makes strict letter of this code impractical and that said alternative or modification is in conformance with the intent and purpose of this code and that said alternative or modification does not lessen any life safety or fire protection requirements or any degree of structural integrity. The details of said actions shall be recorded and entered into the permanent files of the department.
D. Moved Buildings And Structures: Buildings or structures moved from without to within and within the limits of the city shall conform to all of the requirements of this chapter for new buildings or structures.
E. Change Of Use Or Occupancy: Existing buildings or structures hereafter changed in use shall conform in all respects to the requirements of this chapter for the new use. (Ord. XVIII.10, 9-2-1997)