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CHAPTER 150: BUILDING
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EXISTING BUILDING CODE
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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS
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RENTAL HOUSING
ELECTRICITY
PLUMBING
SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
CHAPTER 151: HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CHAPTER 152: MANUFACTURED HOMES
CHAPTER 153: ANNEXATION POLICIES
CHAPTER 154: PLANNING
CHAPTER 155: SIGNS AND OUTDOOR ADVERTISING
CHAPTER 156: FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 157: SUBDIVISIONS
CHAPTER 158: 2006 JOINT ZONING REGULATIONS LINCOLN COUNTY AND SIOUX FALLS
CHAPTER 159: COMPREHENSIVE EXTRATERRITORIAL ZONING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 160: ZONING
CHAPTER 161: SIOUX FALLS DOWNTOWN RAILYARD ENVIRONMENTAL OVERLAY DISTRICT
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§ 150.215 PLAN REVIEW FEES.
   (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)
§ 150.216 HOMEOWNER PERMIT EXPIRATION.
   (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)
§ 150.217 PERMIT SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION.
   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)
§ 150.218 FEES.
   (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*
Total Project Valuation
% of Project
Electrical Valuation
Fee
Electrical Permit Fees*
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
Other Inspections and Fees
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)
§ 150.219 INSPECTIONS.
   (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)
§ 150.220 CONNECTION APPROVAL.
   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)
§ 150.221 TEMPORARY CONNECTIONS.
   The electrical inspector may authorize temporary connection of electrical systems or equipment to the source of energy for the purpose of testing the equipment or for use under a temporary certificate of occupancy.
(1992 Code, § 15-21) (Ord. 65-93, passed 8-9-1993; Ord. 75-14, passed 10-14-2014)
§ 150.222 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN. A person who is learning the electrical trade under the supervision of an electrical contractor, Class B contractor, or journeyman electrician and is licensed with the city and registered with the state electrical commission.
   BUILDING OFFICIAL. The person charged with the administration and enforcement of this code or the building official’s duly designated representative.
   CLASS B CONTRACTOR. A person who has the necessary qualifications, training, experience, and technical knowledge to plan, layout, and supervise the proper installation and repair of electrical wiring, fire alarm systems, apparatus, and equipment for electric light, heat, and power in residential and farm occupancies, and who undertakes or offers to undertake, to plan, layout, supervise, or install, or make additions, alterations, and repairs to the work and who is licensed by the city and the state electrical commission.
   CLASS I MAINTENANCE LICENSE. A public or private entity which obtains a CLASS I MAINTENANCE LICENSE from the city to perform electrical work on land and facilities owned or leased by the entity and who employs a full-time contractor who shall be responsible for the personal supervision of all electrical work.
   CLASS II MAINTENANCE LICENSE. A public or private entity which obtains a CLASS II MAINTENANCE LICENSE from the city to perform maintenance electrical work on land and facilities owned or leased by the entity and who employs a full-time journeyman electrician who shall be responsible for the personal supervision of all maintenance electrical work.
   ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. A person who has the necessary qualifications, training, experience, and technical knowledge to plan, layout, and supervise the proper installation and repair of electrical wiring, fire alarm systems, apparatus, and equipment for electric light, heat, and power, and who undertakes or offers to undertake, to plan, layout, supervise, or install or make additions, alterations, and repairs to the work and who is licensed by the city and the state electrical commission.
   ELECTRICAL WORK. All installation, alteration, repair, replacement, or maintenance of electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipment for electric light, heat, or power, fire alarms, and associate controls.
   EMPLOYEE. A person whose compensation for electrical work is reported by the employer on an Internal Revenue Service W-2 form, and is also otherwise considered an employee under applicable law.
   INACTIVE CLASS B CONTRACTOR. A person who holds an active or inactive Class B electrician’s license issued by the state electrical commission. No person holding an inactive Class B contractor’s license may perform work requiring a Class B contractor’s license. This person may activate a Class B contractor’s license by paying the appropriate fee and providing proof that he or she holds an active Class B electrician’s license from the state electrical commission.
   INACTIVE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. A person who holds an active or inactive electrical contractor’s license issued by the state electrical commission. No person holding an INACTIVE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE may perform work requiring an electrical contractor’s license. This person may activate an electrical contractor’s license by paying the appropriate fee and providing proof that he or she holds an active electrical contractor’s license from the state electrical commission.
   JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN. A person who has the necessary qualifications, training, experience, and technical knowledge to do electrical installations in accordance with the standard rules and regulations governing the installations and who is licensed by the city and the state electrical commission.
   MAINTENANCE ELECTRICAL WORK. Is limited to electrical maintenance work, which is repair or replacement of existing wiring devices and electrical utilization equipment using material with the same capacity and characteristics as the material replaced. MAINTENANCE ELECTRICAL WORK does not include addition to or alteration of feeders, services, fixtures, or motors which affects the loading of the feeder, circuit, or system, and repair, replacement, or extension of existing circuits; changing motor sizes, adding fixtures, or a complete change-out of lighting, motors, receptacles, or electrical equipment, repair or replacement of any electrical equipment, or components associated with Hazardous Locations Article 500-516, Health Care Facilities Article 517, Exit and Emergency Systems Article 700, Legally Required Standby Systems Article 701 and Fire Alarm Systems Article 760 of the National Electrical Code, and any other act which changes electrical characteristics of the existing system.
   OWNER. A natural person who physically performs electrical work on the premises the person owns and actually occupies as a resident or owns and will occupy as a residence upon completion of the construction.
   PERSONAL SUPERVISION. An electrical contractor, Class B contractor, sign wiring contractor, fire alarm contractor, and journeyman electrician oversees and directs the work for which they are licensed and that:
      (1)   He or she is immediately available to his or her electricians or installers; and
      (2)   He or she is able to, and does determine that all work performed is in compliance with this chapter.
   POINT OF SERVICE ATTACHMENT. The point where the power supplier’s conductors connect to the consumer’s conductors. The point of attachment may not be located beyond the load side terminals of the meter or current transformer for service installations of 600 volts or less or at the distribution transformer secondary terminals for service installations with over 600 volts metering.
   RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY. A lot containing one dwelling unit and accessory buildings.
   SIGN WIRING CONTRACTOR. Any person licensed by the city having the necessary qualifications to execute the work of manufacturing, maintaining, repairing, and installing sockets and luminous gaseous tubes energized by transformers or ballasts, in and on signs and outline lighting on buildings, or as decorative lighting inside buildings, but not including connections to the source of a primary electrical power supply.
(1992 Code, § 15-22) (Ord. 68-86, passed 7-7-1986; Ord. 112-88, passed 11-28-1988; Ord. 116-90, passed 12-3-1990; Ord. 65-93, passed 8-9-1993; Ord. 73-00, passed 8-14-2000; Ord. 79-02, passed 10-15-2002; Ord. 107-08, passed 8-18-2008; Ord. 75-14, passed 10-14-2014; Ord. 68-20, passed 9-1-2020)
Statutory reference:
   Similar provisions, see SDCL 36-16-2
§ 150.223 LICENSE REQUIRED.
   (a)   Electrical contractor. Except as otherwise provided herein, no person other than an employee, partner, or officer of a licensed electrical contractor as defined in § 150.222 shall undertake or offer to undertake electrical work with or without compensation unless the person obtains an electrical contractor's license from the city.
   (b)   Class B contractor. Except as otherwise provided herein, no person other than an employee, partner, or officer of a licensed Class B contractor as defined in § 150.222 shall undertake or offer to undertake Class B work with or without compensation unless the person obtains a Class B contractor's license from the city.
   (c)   Sign wiring contractor. Except as otherwise provided herein, no person other than an employee, partner, or officer of a licensed sign wiring contractor as defined in § 150.222 shall undertake or offer to undertake sign wiring work with or without compensation unless the person obtains a sign wiring contractor's license from the city.
   (d)   Journeyman electrician. Except as otherwise provided herein, no person shall perform electrical work unless the person is:
      (1)   Licensed by the city and the sate electrical commission as a journeyman electrician;
      (2)   The electrical work is for a licensed electrical contractor or Class B contractor and the person is an employee, partner, or officer of the licensed electrical contractor and the work is performed under the personal supervision of the electrical contractor or Class B contractor; and
      (3)   The electrical work is for the holder of a Class I or Class II maintenance license and the person is a full-time employee, partner, or officer of the license holder.
   (e)   Apprentice electrician. Except as otherwise provided herein, no person shall perform electrical work unless the person is:
      (1)   Licensed by the city and the state electrical commission as an apprentice electrician; and
      (2)   The electrical work is for a licensed electrical contractor or Class B contractor and the person is an employee, partner, or officer of a licensed electrical contractor or Class B contractor and the work is performed in the presence of the electrical contractor and/or journeyman electrician or Class B contractor also employed by the person’s employer.
   (f)   Class I maintenance license. Except as otherwise provided herein, no employee shall perform electrical work on an employer’s premises unless:
      (1)   The employer holds a Class I maintenance license issued by the city;
      (2)   The employee is licensed by the city and the state electrical commission as an electrician; and
      (3)   The employer employs full-time an electrical contractor to provide personal supervision.
   (g)   Exceptions.
      (1)   Employees of utilities engaged in the manufacture and distribution of electrical energy, when engaged in work directly pertaining to the manufacture and distribution of electrical energy. This exemption shall terminate at the first point of service attachment, except for the installing or testing of electric meters and measuring devices and the maintenance of their service;
      (2)   Employees of telephone, telegraph, radio, and television communication services and pipelines or persons or companies when engaged in work pertaining directly to the services, provided the work is designed, serviced, or installed by a person qualified in the work being done;
      (3)   Electrical work and equipment in mines, ships, railways, rolling stock or automotive equipment, and in packing plants supervised and regulated by the department of agriculture;
      (4)   Replacement of lamps and connection of portable electrical devices to suitable receptacles which have been permanently installed;
      (5)   Radio and appliance service repair departments;
      (6)   Maintenance on oil burners and space heaters where installation of same has been effected by a Class B or journeyman electrician in accordance with this chapter;
      (7)   Architects, designers, and engineers engaged in the planning and laying out of electrical work; and
      (8)   Employees of electrical utilities engaged in the installation and maintenance of utility street lighting, traffic signal devices, or electric utility- owned security lights.
   (h)   Class II maintenance license. Except as otherwise provided herein, no employee shall perform maintenance electrical work on an employer's premises unless:
      (1)   The employer holds a Class II maintenance license;
      (2)   The employer employs a full-time journeyman electrician to provide personal supervision; and
      (3)   The employee is licensed by the city and the state electrical commission as an electrician.
(1992 Code, § 15-23) (Ord. 68-86, passed 7-7-1986; Ord. 104-86, passed 12-8-1986; Ord. 11-90, passed 2-20-1990; Ord. 87-90, passed 9-19-1990; Ord. 116-90, passed 12-3-1990; Ord. 7-91, passed 1-14-1991; Ord. 65-93, passed 8-9-1993; Ord. 117-96, passed 10-7-1996; Ord. 73-00, passed 8-14-2000; Ord. 107-08, passed 8-18-2008; Ord. 75-14, passed 10-14-2014; Ord. 68-20, passed 9-1-2020)
Cross-reference:
   Licenses, see ch. 110
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