Chapter 15.08 — ELECTRICAL CODE

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the code entitled "National Electrical Code, 1996 Edition" excluding the appendix thereto, as adopted and published by the National Fire Protection Association, together with the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National Electrical Code, as adopted in and modified by the State Building Standards Code except as changed or modified by this chapter, are referred to, adopted, and made a part of this chapter with the same effect as if fully set forth herein, and are adopted as the electrical code of the city.

(Ord. 338 §1, 1976; Ord. 413 §1, 1979; Ord. 463 §6, 1983; Ord. 478 §2, 1985; Ord. 520 §2, 1992; Ord. 548 §5, 1995; Ord. 582 §3, 1999)

15.08.012 - Section 203.1 and Section 304 of the National Electrical Code deleted.

Sections 203.1 and 304 of the National Electrical Code are deleted.

(Ord. 582 §4, 1999)

The fees for permits and inspections shall be established by the city council by resolution adopted from time to time, and such fees shall be paid by the person desiring or obtaining a permit.

(Ord. 338 §2, 1976)

Wherever the adopted code specifies a board of appeals or appeals and advisory board, or in the absence of such specification, the city council shall serve as a board of appeals, to determine the suitability of alternate materials and/or methods of construction and to provide for reasonable interpretations of the provisions of the adopted code.

(Ord. 338 §3, 1976)

The terms "building official" and "chief electrical inspector," as used in the Uniform Electrical Code, mean the building and planning director of the county and/or the city administrator of the city.

(Ord. 413 §2, 1979; Ord. 463 §7, 1983)

It is unlawful for any person to make any installation, alteration or repair of any electrical wiring, devices, appliances or equipment in the city, or to cause, permit or suffer the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any provisions of the Uniform Electrical Code or the National Electrical Code, as set forth in Section 15.08.010, or of this chapter.

(Ord. 338 §5, 1976; Ord. 413 §3, 1979; Ord. 463 §8, 1983)

Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars, or by imprisonment for a period of not more than six months in the county jail, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Any person in violation of the Uniform Electrical Code and the National Electrical Code, as adopted pursuant to Section 15.08.010, or this chapter, shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof, during which any violation of any such provision of the Electrical Code or this chapter is committed, continued or permitted.

(Ord. 413 §4, 1979; Ord. 463 §9, 1983)