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(a) It shall be unlawful for a person, firm or corporation to install, replace, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, connect or demolish, equip, use or maintain electrical systems or equipment, or cause to permit the same to be done in violation of this code.
(b) If the notice of violation is not complied with promptly, the building official is authorized to request the legal counsel of the jurisdiction to deem the violation as a strict liability offense and institute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate the violation, or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the building or structure in violation of the provisions of this code or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto.
(1992 Code, § 15-12) (Ord. 65-93, passed 8-9-1993; Ord. 82-11, passed 10-17-2011; Ord. 75-14, passed 10-14-2014) Penalty, see § 10.999
(a) (1) Except as otherwise permitted herein, it shall be unlawful for any person to install, alter, repair, replace, or connect any electrical system or equipment regulated by this chapter or cause the work to be done without first obtaining a separate electrical permit for each building or structure.
(2) Exception: Factory representatives may repair or maintain fire alarm systems which they have been trained and certified to work on.
(3) Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining the permit, or when an inspection as required in § 150.219 is failed to be requested, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for the work. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee required by § 150.218 but not more than $100. The payment of the investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
(b) An electrical permit shall be required for the following:
(1) Installation of five or more outlets, switches, receptacles, fixtures, or two new electrical circuits 30 amps or less, or one new electrical circuit greater than 30 amps;
(2) Connection of a sign to a new or existing circuit;
(3) Installation of receptacle for, or connection to, any appliance or equipment totaling more than 5 kilowatts;
(4) Installation of service entrance or addition to service entrance equipment. Any change in service conductors or service entrance equipment shall require a permit;
(5) Connection to a fixed motor or equipment with total rating of 2 horsepower or more;
(6) Connection to a capacitor bank;
(7) Connection to a transformer rated more than 5 kilovolt-amps;
(8) Installation of all Class I fire alarm systems;
(9) Connection to a spa, hot tub, hydromassage bathtubs, swimming, wading, therapeutic or decorative pools, or any equipment listed in Article 680 of the National Electrical Code;
(10) Installation of a circuit or connection of any equipment to a hazardous location defined by Article 500 of the National Electrical Code; and
(11) Connections to branch circuits for commercial air conditioners and furnaces.
(1992 Code, § 15-13) (Ord. 68-86, passed 7-7-1986; Ord. 116-90, passed 12-3-1990; Ord. 65-93, passed 8-9-1993; Ord. 117-96, passed 10-7-1996; Ord. 24-03, passed 3-3-2003; Ord. 75-14, passed 10-14-2014; Ord. 68-20, passed 9-1-2020) Penalty, see §
10.999
Editor’s notes:
A request for inspection is required for connections to an air conditioner and a branch circuit for a furnace. A permit is required only upon making corrections found during the initial mechanical inspection for connections to an air conditioner and branch circuits for a furnace.
(a) For the purpose of clarification, an inspection is synonymous whenever the word permit occurs.
(b) To obtain a permit, the licensed contractor shall first request an inspection as required in § 150.219, inspection requests, or in the case of a homeowner shall file an application therefor in writing on a form furnished by the building official for that purpose. Every application shall:
(1) Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which the application is made;
(2) Describe the land in which the proposed work is done by legal description, street address, or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work;
(3) Indicate the use or occupancy for which the proposed work is intended;
(4) Be accompanied by plans, diagrams, computations, and specifications;
(5) Be signed by the applicant or the authorized agent of the applicant for the issuance of a homeowner's permit; and
(6) Give other data and information as may be required by the building official.
(1992 Code, § 15-14) (Ord. 65-93, passed 8-9-1993; Ord. 75-14, passed 10-14-2014)
(a) When the building official determines that the wiring is of a technical nature that plans and data are required to demonstrate that the work will be in conformance with applicable regulations, a plan review fee may be charged at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. The plan review fee shall be on an hourly rate as set forth in § 150.218.
(b) The plan review fees specified in this section are separate fees from the permit fees specified in § 150.218 and are in addition to permit fees.
(c) When plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged.
(1992 Code, § 15-15) (Ord. 65-93, passed 8-9-1993; Ord. 75-14, passed 10-14-2014)
(a) After the work has commenced, the owner shall make arrangements for the electrical inspector to inspect the installation. Failure to arrange for an inspection shall cause the permit to expire by limitation and become null and void and the work shall be presumed unsafe pursuant to § 150.210.
(b) All homeowner permits shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the permit is commenced for a period of 180 days, and all work which has not received a final inspection shall be presumed unsafe pursuant to § 150.210.
(c) The building official is authorized to establish a refund policy for homeowner electrical permits.
(1992 Code, § 15-16) (Ord. 65-93, passed 8-9-1993; Ord. 117-96, passed 10-7-1996; Ord. 117-01, passed 12-10-2001; Ord. 24-03, passed 3-3-2003; Ord. 75-14, passed 10-14-2014; Ord. 130-15, passed 12-15-2015)
The building official may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code whenever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied or in violation of other ordinance or regulation.
(1992 Code, § 15-17) (Ord. 68-86, passed 7-7-1986; Ord. 65-93, passed 8-9-1993; Ord. 75-14, passed 10-14-2014)
(a) Through December 31, 2021, the following fees shall be charged for electrical permits and inspections except for existing circuits reconnected to new service:
(1) Inspection fees for new residential installations.
A. The cost for inspections of all new single-family and new two-family residential electrical services, including associated wiring, apparatus, and equipment, is based on the service ampere capacity as follows:
0 through 200 amperes | $100 |
201 through 400 amperes | $200 |
401 amperes and over | $250 |
Plus circuits as provided in division (a)(3), inspection fees for circuit installation or alterations | |
B. The fees in this division (a) include one service inspection, one rough-in inspection, and one final inspection. Additional inspections will be charged the minimum inspection fee. Three inspections will be made for the applicable fee in this division (a).
(2) Inspection fees for service connections on other installations.
A. The cost of inspections for service connections on other installations, such as replacement service installations for existing homes, all commercial installations, and all service installations not covered in this chapter, is based on service equipment ampere capacity as follows:
0 through 200 amperes | $45 |
201 through 400 amperes | $60 |
401 through 800 amperes | $85 |
801 through 1,600 amperes | $140 |
1,601 amperes and over | $250 |
B. These fees are in addition to the fees required by division (a)(3) below. When remodeling single-family and two-family residences, these fees shall not exceed the flat rate fee for comparable new single-family residential electrical service.
(3) Inspection fees for circuit installation or alterations.
A. Inspection fees for circuit installations or alterations, including all commercial installations, new work in existing homes, and all other installations not covered by this chapter, shall be charged for each single circuit in a cabinet or panel, not counting spares and spaces, as follows:
0 through 30 amperes | $6 |
31 through 60 amperes | $12 |
61 through 100 amperes | $15 |
Each additional 100 amperes or fraction thereof | $10 |
B. Circuits in new homes are included in fees under division (a)(1) above.
(4) Inspection fees for remodeling work. Inspection fees for remodeling work, including remodeling work in existing homes, where the service and branch circuits are not changed, are based upon the following schedule:
First 40 openings or connections | $1 |
Each additional opening or connection | $0.50 |
First 40 lighting fixtures | $1 |
Each additional lighting fixture | $0.50 |
Each motor or special equipment | $6 |
(5) Inspection fees for apartment buildings.
A. Inspection fees for the wiring of each apartment, including the feeder, in apartment buildings with three or more units are $35 per unit.
B. When each apartment is served individually, the service is included in the flat rate fee. All other service entrances are subject to division (a)(2) above and all other circuits and feeders are subject to division (a)(3) above.
(6) Inspection fees for outdoor signs or area lighting. The inspection fee for outdoor signs or area lighting is calculated as follows:
Outdoor signs | $45 for each outdoor sign, feeder or branch circuits; or pursuant to division (a)(2), (a)(3) above or (a)(12) below, whichever is greater |
Area lighting | $25 for each lighting standard (pole or tower); or pursuant to division (a)(2) or (a)(3) above, whichever is less |
(7) Inspection fees for mobile home service and feeders.
A. The inspection fee for mobile home service for each lot or location, whether on or off a mobile home court, is as follows:
First unit, service only | $50 |
Each additional unit, service only | $25 |
B. One electrical permit may apply to an entire court under one contract. If a feeder is installed, it is not part of the service and the inspection fee is computed from division (a)(3) above.
(8) Inspection fees for recreational vehicle service.
A. The inspection fee for recreational vehicle service is based on each recreational park site pedestal as follows:
First pedestal | $40 |
Remaining pedestals, each | $25 |
B. The service to the recreational vehicle park itself is not considered part of the pedestals covered by this section, and the fee is computed under division (a)(2) above.
(9) Inspection fees for swimming pools. Inspection fees for swimming pools are as follows:
Residential pools | $125 |
All other pools | Pursuant to division (a)(14) |
(10) Homeowner’s permit fee.
Homeowner’s permit fee | $25 |
State wiring permit | $5 |
(11) Minimum inspection fee.
Minimum inspection fee for any permit requiring inspection except for energy load saver switch equipment | $20 |
(12) Energy saver switch equipment.
One- and two-family dwellings, per saver switch | $10 |
Multiple-family dwellings | |
First saver switch | $15 |
Per saver switch for remaining saver switches | $6 |
(13) Transient and migratory events. Inspection of transient or migratory events, including, but not limited to, carnivals and circuses shall be as follows:
General inspection fee | $95 |
State wiring permit | $5 |
(14) Other inspections and fees. Other inspections and fees shall be as follows:
Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum charge, one hour), per hour | $70* |
Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of § 150.219 (minimum charge, one hour), per hour | $70* |
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (minimum charge, one hour), per hour | $70* |
Additional plan review required by changes, additions, revisions to approved plans (minimum charge, one hour), per hour | $70* |
Fee for late corrections | If corrections listed on an inspection report are not completed within the specified time, the inspector shall issue a correction order and assess a $100 administrative fee. The inspector shall also assess a reinspection fee. |
Fee for failure to request a required inspection | Where electrical work is completed without a request for an inspection, an administrative fee of $250 may be charged. |
Appeals | Before any action is taken by the board, the party or parties requesting the hearing shall deposit with the secretary of the board or his or her authorized agent, the sum of $65 to cover the approximate cost of the procedure. Under no condition shall the sum or any portion thereof be refunded for failure of the request to be approved. |
Examination fee; all classes, per examination | $75 |
Mileage fee | Current rate as established by the finance department shall be charged for any inspection occurring outside the city limits. |
Delinquent accounts | The building official may refuse to issue permits or conduct inspections for any delinquent account. |
Bond claims; an administrative fee shall be charged to cover the administrative cost of filing a claim | $150 |
*Or the total hourly cost to the city, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages, and fringe benefits of the employees involved. | |
(b) Commencing January 1, 2022, the following fees shall be charged for permits and inspections:
Electrical Permit Fees*
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Total Project Valuation | % of Project | Electrical Valuation | Fee |
Electrical Permit Fees*
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Total Project Valuation | % of Project | Electrical Valuation | Fee |
$0.01 to $50,000.00 | 10% | $0.01 to $5,000.00 | $40 |
$50,000.01 to $250,000.00 | 10% | $5,000.01 to 25,000.00 | $40 for the first $5,000, plus $6 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000 |
$250,000.01 to $500,000.00 | 10% | $25,000.01 to $50,000.00 | $160 for the first $25,000, plus $5.25 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 |
$500,000.01 to $1,000,000.00 | 10% | $50,000.01 to $100,000.00 | $291.25 for the first $50,000, plus $4.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 |
$1,000,000.01 to $2,500,000.00 | 10% | $100,000.01 to $250,000.00 | $516.25 for the first $100,000 plus $4.25 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $250,000 |
$2,500,000.01 to $5,000,000.00 | 10% | $250,000.01 to $500,000.00 | $1,153.75 for the first $250,000, plus $4 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 |
$5,000,000.01 to $10,000,000.00 | 10% | $500,000.01 to $1,000,000.00 | $2,153.75 for the first $500,000, plus $3.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,0 00 |
$10,000,000.01 and up | 10% | $1,000,000.01 and up | $3,903.75 for the first $1,000,000, plus $3 for each additiona l $1,000 or fraction thereof. |
Other Inspections and Fees
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Other Inspections and Fees
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1. State wiring permit. | $5 |
2. Homeowner's permit. | $25 |
3. Inspection of transient or migratory events, including, but not limited to, carnivals and circuses. | $95 |
4. Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum charge, one hour), per hour. | $200** |
5. Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of § 150.219 (minimum charge, one hour), per hour. | $200** |
6. When a plan or other data is required to be submitted by SDCL 36-18A or when the building official requires submittal of plans, computations, or specifications in accordance with Section 150.215, a plan review fee shall be charged. The plan review fee shall be 25% of the electrical portion of the building permit fee as shown on Table No. 1-B, Commercial Building Permit Fees, of § 150.017 of the Code of Ordinances of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. | |
7. Additional plan review required by changes, additions, revisions to approved plans (minimum charge, one hour), per hour. | $100** |
8. Fee for late corrections. If corrections listed on an inspection report are not completed within the specified time, the inspector shall issue a correction order and assess a $100 administrative fee. The inspector shall also assess a reinspection fee. | $100 |
9. Fee for failure to request a required inspection. Where electrical work is completed without a request for an inspection, an administrative fee of $250 may be charged. | $250 |
10. Board of appeals fees. Before any action is taken by the board, the party or parties requesting the hearing shall deposit with the secretary of the board or his or her authorized agent, the sum of $100 to cover the approximate cost of the procedure. Under no condition shall the sum or any portion thereof be refunded for failure of the request to be approved. | $100 |
11. Examination fee; all classes, per examination. | $75 |
12. Mileage fee at the current rate as established by the finance department shall be charged for any inspection occurring outside the city limits. | |
13. Bond claims; an administrative fee shall be charged to cover the administrative cost of filing a claim. | $250 |
*The Total Project Valuation of the project will be used when a building permit is issued. | |
*Or the total hourly cost to the city, whichever is greater. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages, and fringe benefits of the employees involved. | |
The building official may refuse to issue permits or conduct inspections for any delinquent account.
(1992 Code, § 15-18) (Ord. 68-86, passed 7-7-1986; Ord. 10-89, passed 1-23-1989; Ord. 67-90, passed 7-23-1990; Ord. 65-93, passed 8-9-1993; Ord. 15-94, passed 2-22-1994; Ord. 104-94, passed 11-21-1994; Ord. 117-01, passed 12-10-2001; Ord. 24-03, passed 3-3-2003; Ord. 27-05, passed 3-21-2005; Ord. 122-05, passed 12-5-2005; Ord. 105-08, passed 8-18-2008; Ord. 82-11, passed 10-17-2011; Ord. 75-14, passed 10-14-2014; Ord. 68-20, passed 9-1-2020; Ord. 76- 21, passed 7-6-2021; Ord. 92-22, passed 8-9-2022)
(a) General. Electrical systems, apparatus, wiring equipment, and signs for which a permit is required by this code shall be subject to inspection by the electrical inspector and the electrical systems, apparatus, wiring equipment, and signs shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved by the electrical inspector. It shall be the duty of the licensed contractor defined herein or designated electrician to cause the electrical system to remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes. Neither the electrical inspector nor the city shall be liable for expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required to permit inspection. The following required inspections shall be made:
(1) Service. When the service entrance equipment has been permanently and securely attached to the finished building structure.
(2) Rough-in. After all electrical raceways, underground conduit, or wiring have been installed, and before any interior walls, floors, ceilings, or trenches are covered with insulation, sheetrock, lath, paneling, earth, concrete, asphalt, or other materials, the Class B electrician, the fire alarm contractor, the electrical contractor, or his or her authorized representative shall notify the electrical inspector for a rough-in inspection of the wiring to determine whether all requirements relative to rough-in wiring have been installed to comply with this chapter.
(3) Final. After all raceways or wiring have been installed and all interior walls are covered with insulation, sheetrock, lath, paneling, or other approved materials, the fire alarm contractor, the Class B electrician, the electrical contractor, or his or her authorized representative shall notify the electrical inspector for a final inspection of the wiring to determine whether all requirements relative to a final wiring have been installed to comply with the code for permanent power connection. Electrical systems regulated by this code shall not be connected to the source of electrical energy until approved by the electrical inspector.
(4) Grid work and related apparatus of a swimming pool. All grid work and related apparatus of a swimming pool must be inspected prior to pouring the cement or other covering of the pool.
(b) Inspection requests.
(1) It shall be the duty of the licensed contractor as defined herein or designated electrician doing the work authorized by a permit to notify the electrical inspector that the work is ready for inspection. The building official may require that every request for inspection be filed at least one working day before the inspection is desired. The request may be in writing, electronically, or by telephone at the option of the building official.
(2) It shall be the duty of the person requesting inspections required by this code to provide access to and means for inspection of the work.
(c) Other inspections. In addition to the called inspections required by this code, the building official may make or require other inspections of electrical work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this code.
(d) Reinspections.
(1) A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when the portion of work for which inspection is requested is not complete or when required corrections have not been made.
(2) This provision is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for inspection or reinspection.
(3) Reinspection fees may be assessed when the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested.
(1992 Code, § 15-19) (Ord. 68-86, passed 7-7-1986; Ord. 116-90, passed 12-3-1990; Ord. 65-93, passed 8-9-1993; Ord. 79-02, passed 10-15-2002; Ord. 122-05, passed 12-5-2005; Ord. 75-14, passed 10-14-2014; Ord. 68-20, passed 9-1-2020)
No person shall make a connection from a source of electrical energy to any electrical service entrance or equipment until the connection has been inspected and approved by the electrical inspector.
(1992 Code, § 15-20) (Ord. 65-93, passed 8-9-1993; Ord. 75-14, passed 10-14-2014)
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