(A) National Electrical Code adopted by reference. To provide certain standards, provisions and requirements for safe and fireproof installation, methods of connection and uses of materials in the installation of electrical wiring and appliances, the National Electrical Code, 2023 edition, as recommended and published by the National Fire Protection Association and printed in book or pamphlet form, is hereby incorporated by reference as though printed in full herein, insofar as said Code does not conflict with the statutes of the state. Three copies of the Code shall be on file at the office of the City Clerk, available for public inspection during office hours. The provisions of the National Electrical Code shall be controlling throughout the city and throughout its zoning jurisdiction.
(Prior Code, § 8-602)
(B) Electricians, fire alarm installers; license.
(1) No person shall perform electrical work or install fire alarm systems under the State Electrical Act, being Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 81-2101 et seq. within the city’s corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction without first having registered with the City Building Inspector.
(2) Registration with the City Building Inspector shall require:
(a) Completion of an electrician’s registration application form as provided by the city;
(b) Submission of a copy of the person’s current electrician’s or fire alarm installer’s license from the State Electrical Board;
(c) For master electricians, submission of a current certificate of insurance which provides coverage for bodily injury and property damage in a minimum amount of $300,000; and
(d) Payment of the fee as provided in § 110.05.
(3) Each license shall be valid from the date of issuance up to and including the next December 31, unless sooner revoked, and shall be renewed before the expiration date thereof by submitting the required application form, state license, certificate of insurance and fee.
(Prior Code, § 8-615)
(Ord. 576, passed 2-10-2009; Ord. 634, passed 3-13-2012; Ord. 663, passed 9-9-2014; Ord. 673, passed 3-10-2015; Ord. 820, passed 9-10-2024)