CHAPTER 151: ELECTRICITY
Section
General Provisions
   151.001   Installation of meters and meter equipment; outlets in residential installations
   151.002   Identification on vehicles of electrical contractors
Board of Adjustments
   151.015   Definition
   151.016   Established; composition
   151.017   Term of members
   151.018   Compensation of members
   151.019   Secretary
   151.020   Duties
Licenses
   151.035   Required
   151.036   Unlicensed workers not to be assigned to jobs
Permits and Inspections
   151.050   Permits generally
   151.051   Eligibility for permit
   151.052   Exemption for work by homeowners
   151.053   Permit fees
   151.054   Duties of City Inspector
   151.055   Inspection and approval of work required; permission for connection of electrical supply
   151.056   Plumbing to be completed prior to inspection of wiring
   151.057   Notice that work is ready for inspection
   151.058   Notice of time of inspection; conduct of inspection
   151.059   Correction of unsafe or defective conditions
   151.060   Reinspections; final inspection
   151.061   Posting of notice of inspection and approval of work
   151.062   Temporary permission for connection of electrical supply
   151.063   Issuance of final certificate of inspection
   151.064   “Service” defined
   151.065   Wiring and equipment of electric supply company
   151.066   Interference with City Inspector
   151.067   Contractor’s responsibility for defective work
Technical Regulations
   151.080   National Electrical Code adopted; conflicting regulations
   151.081   Raceways
   151.082   Service wires generally
   151.083   Service brackets
   151.084   Service outlets
   151.085   Service entrance conduit
   151.086   Additional requirements
   151.087   Installation and location of meters
   151.088   Non-conforming service entrance equipment
   151.089   Service entrance equipment grounding; wiring under houses
   151.090   Aluminum conductors not to be used for interior or exterior wiring
GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 151.001 INSTALLATION OF METERS AND METER EQUIPMENT; OUTLETS IN RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATIONS.
   (A)   Any public service company, firm or persons furnishing electric current to the public under franchise granted by the city for lighting, heating or power shall have the right to install and connect or disconnect and remove their meters, as well as meter-related connections on the line side, and their protective devices at their option without permit.
   (B)   Where meters are now installed at inaccessible places in houses or buildings and the electric public service company desires to relocate the meter loop for convenience in rendering its service or for the purpose of standardization of its service in the public interest, it may, upon request to the City Electrical Inspector, have a licensed electrical contractor reinstall the meter loop at a point desired by it and all work done at the request of the electrical public service company shall be performed at its own expense without cost to the owner.
   (C)   On a 20-amp branch circuit in residential installations, not more than ten consuming outlets per circuit will be allowed.
(1998 Code, § 22-91) (Ord. 96-21, passed 8-7-1996)
§ 151.002 IDENTIFICATION ON VEHICLES OF ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS.
   All vehicles used by electrical contractors shall have painted or affixed to the vehicle’s side door a sign showing the name, address and a state license number of the contractor in letters of a minimum size of two inches.
(1998 Code, § 22-92) (Ord. 15-42, passed 12-16-2015)
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
§ 151.015 DEFINITION.
   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   BOARD. The Board of Adjustments.
(1998 Code, § 22-110) (Ord. 15-42, passed 12-16-2015)
§ 151.016 ESTABLISHED; COMPOSITION.
   (A)   There is hereby created a five-member Board of Adjustments consisting of:
      (1)   An officer, agent or employee of the electrical utility company engaged in furnishing electricity for the inhabitants of the city who shall have been nominated by the Mayor and whose nomination shall have been confirmed by the City Commission;
      (2)   A duly licensed electrical contractor who shall have been nominated by the Mayor and whose nomination shall have been confirmed by the City Commission;
      (3)   A duly licensed master electrician who shall have been nominated by the Mayor and whose nomination shall have been confirmed by the City Commission; and
      (4)   Two residents of the city, at least one of whom shall not be employed in the electrical contracting industry or building industry.
   (B)   Serving as an ex-officio member to the Adjustments Board shall be the Building Official and the Fire Marshal or designee.
(1998 Code, § 22-111) (Ord. 15-42, passed 12-16-2015)
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