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19730911 1973-23ORDINANCE NO. 1~73-23 RE-ADOPTION OF CHAPTER 6 (ELECTRICAL) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA At a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fairfax, Virginia, held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, at Fairfax City, Virginia, on September ll, 1973, the City Council after having first given notice of its intention so to do, in the manner prescribed by law, deleted Chapter 6 (Electrical) of the Code of the City of Fairfax, Virginia, and replaced it with a new Chapter 6, to be known as the Fairfax City Electrical Code, which includes the adoption of the National Electrical Code, 1971, including standards and amendments as adopted by the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, (Virginia'State Law Chapter 829, Section 36-100 of the Acts of the Virginia General Assembly of 1972). Section 6-1. Adoption - National Electrical Code, 1971. There is hereby adopted by the City Council of the City of Fairfax, Virginia, for the purpose of regulating the installation, alteration, servicing and repair of electrical wiring and equipment for light, heat and power purposes, including licensing, permits, penalties and fees that certain electrical code known as the National Electrical Code, 1971, including standards and amendments as adopted by the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code; not less than three copies of this Code shall be on file in the Office of the Chief Electrical Inspector in City Hall and shall be available for inspection between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday inclusive, and the said Electrical Code is hereby adopted and incorporated herein as fully as if set out at length herein. From the date this Chapter becomes effective, its provisions shall be controlling as to all matters contained herein. 1973-23 -2- Section 6-2. Title and Scope. (A) Title This chapter shall be known as the City of Fai rfax Electrical Code, and may be so cited. (B) Scope New Electrical Systems This Code shall apply to electrical systems and to parts thereof which are hereafter installed in buildings of the occupancy classifications enumerated in Chapter 5 of the National Electrical Code, 1971. Existinq Electrical Systems (1) General This Code shall also apply to existing electrical systems described in this Section as if hereafter installed. (a) Electrical systems in a building hereafter occupied for occupancies or uses other than those for which it was occupied when this Code became applicable to the Municipality in which the building is situated. (b) Electrical systems in a building moved into, sucha s prefabs, demountable homes, or houses moved from other sites. Except buildings governed by the State of Virginia Industrialized Building Unit and Mobile Home Safety Law, Chapter 305 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1970, which prescribed that the State Corporation Commission shall adopt regulations governing the fabrication of such structures. (c) Repair to any part of an electrical system shall conform as nearly as may be practicable to the requirements of these regulations for new work of like character or as directed by the adminis- trative authority. 1973-23 -3- (2) Addition or Alteration (a) Any addition or alteration, regardless of cost made to an electrical system shall be made in conformity with applicable regulations of this Code. (b) Where additions or alterations subject parts of existing systems to loads exceeding those permitted herein, such parts shall be made to comply with this Code. (3) Minor Repairs or Replacements No permit shall be required for the following: (a) Minor repair work which shall be deemed to include replacing snap switches, sockets and receptacles; repairing noncommercial lighting fixtures and neon signs, if the sign is not to be altered or removed from the building; repairing portable electrical equipment and appliances; repairing heating equipment, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, unless motors are to be replaced. (b) Installation, alteration or repair of electrical wiring, devices, appliances and equipment installed by or for an electrical pu61ic service plant or company for the use of such plant or company in the operation of signals or the transmission of intelligence; or work of municipal or private electric plant or company in installing, maintaining and repairing on the premises of customers, service connections and meters and other plant or company owned equipment and utilities appliances after installation or work in connection with the lighting of public ways or alleys. Section 6-3. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: 1973-23 -4- Apprenticei. helpeE: The term "apprentice" or "helper" shall mean any person employed by a licensed electrical contractor for the purpose of doing electrical work under the supervision of a certified master electrician or certified journeyman electrician. Board: The Board of Electrical Examiners, as established in this chapter. Certificate: The certification of competence issued by the Board of Electrical Examiners. Chief: The Chief Electrical Inspector, as designated by the Director of Public Works, subject to the approval of the City Manager to enforce provisions of this chapter, and who is specifically charged with administering the provisions of this chapter. Electrical Inspector: The qualified person charged with the field inspections of all electrical work done in the City. Electrical Contractor: The term "electrical contractor" shall include all persons engaged in the business of contracting with others to install, erect or repair electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances or appurtenances to be used in the City, who have met the certification and licensing requirements of this chapter. Electrical Journeyman: The term "electrical journeyman" shall mean any person other than an apprentice or helper who installs, erects or repairs electrical wiring, appliances or appurtenances and who has met the certification and licensing requirements of this chapter. Electrical Work: The work of installing wires, devices, appliances and equipment for carrying or using electrical energy for light, heat or power purposes. 1973-23 -5- Electrical Master: A person qualified under the provisions of this chapter to perform or supervise the performance of electrical work for hire. Electrical Inspection: The necessary scrutiny and checking of a wiring installation to determine whether or not the installation has been in conformity with state and local laws governing wiring installations and materials. Section 6-4. Administration and Enforcement of Chapter. The administration and enforcement of this chapter shall be the duty of the chief electrical inspector, who is hereby authorized to take such action as may be reasonably necessary to enforce the purpose of this chapter. Such persons may be appointed and authorized as assistants or agents of such administrative authority as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. Section 6-~. Responsibility, Powers and Duties of Chief Electrical Inspector The Chief Electrical Inspector shall specifically administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and shall be responsible for the technical implementation and enforcement of same. For the purpose of this chapter, administrative authority is defined as the Office of Inspections of the Department of Public Works. The Chief Inspector shall inspect or cause to be inspected by other inspectors of this office, the installation of wiring, devices, appliances and other equipment for carrying or using electricity for light, heat or power purposes within the City and see that the same shall be installed in the manner prescribed by this chapter and keep records of all such permits and fees received. Upon information or belief that any electrical equipment is dangerous to human life or property because it is defective or defectively installed, the electrical inspector shall make a request of the person responsible 1973-23 -6- for the electrical equipment for the right during reasonable hours to enter any building in the discharge of his official duties for the purpose of making any inspection, reinspection or test of the installation of electric wiring, devices, appliances or equipment contained therein. In the event such request is refused, it shall be prima facie evidence that defective or defectively installed electrical equipment is found to be present within such building. When any electrical equipment is found to be dangerous to human life or property because it is defective or defectively installed, the person responsible for the electrical equipment shall be notified in writing and shall make any changes or repairs necessary in the judgment of the chief electrical inspector to place such equipment in safe condition. If such work is not completed within ten days or any longer period that may be specified in such notice, the chief electrical inspector shall have the authority to disconnect or order the discontinuance of electrical service to such electrical equipment. In cases of emergency, where necessary for safety to human life and property or where electrical equipment may interfere with the work of the fire department, the chief electrical inspector shall have the authority to immediately disconnect or cause the discontinuance of any electrical equipment. The chief electrical inspector shall have the authority to stop any electrical work under way for which no permit has been issued or which is not proceeding in accordance with the terms of a permit issued therefor. The chief electrical inspector may withhold the issuance of a cer- tificate of inspection until after the installation has been tested with current on wires and all electrical equipment is permanently installed; or, if this is not possible, until after every outlet has been tested by 1973-23 -7- the person holding a permit or his representatives in the presence of the chief electrical inspector or his agent and approved by the chief electrical inspector or his agent. The chief electrical inspector may delegate any of his powers or duties to any of his assistants. Section 6-6. Inspections of ,Electrical Installations Drior to Use. Upon the payment of the fee required by this chapter for an electrical permit, the chief ~lectrical inspector shall make not more than two inspections of the work for which the permit was granted. Should additional inspections be necessary, due to the failure of the person installing such work to install the same in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, such person shall pay an additional fee of three dollars for each additional inspection. Any additional inspections made by the chief electrical inspector for causes other than the negligence of the person installing such work, except for the inspection of temporary service shall be made without charge. Section 6-7. Limitation of Liability of City . Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility or liability of any party owning, operating, controlling or installing any electric wiring, devices, appliances or equipment for damages to person or property caused by any defect therein, or to hold the City as assuming any such responsibility or liability by reason of the inspection authorized herein or the certificate of approval issued as herein provided. Section 6-8. Penalty for violation of Chapter or ~ailure to ~orrect Defects. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any person who 6hall 1973-23 -8- fail to correct any ~efects within ten days after having been notified in writing by the Chief Electrical Inspector to do,so shall upon conviction thereof, be punished as provided in Section 1-7. Section 6-9. Verbal Waiving of Regul~a, tions Insufficient.. Under no circumstances shall verbal permission given by anyone, whether connected with the government of the City of Fairfax or not, be considered a justification for any deviation from, or violation of, these regulations. Section 6-10. Board of Electrical Examiners; Establishment and Composition of Membership. There is hereby created a Board of Electrical Examiners hereinafter referred to as the Board, which shall be composed of seven members as follows: 1. 2. Two master electricians, registered in the City of Fairfax, Virginia. Two journeyman electricians, registered in the City of Fairfax, Virginia. 3. A representative from an electric public utility operating in the City of Fairfax, Virginia. 4. Two residents of the City of Fairfax who are not employed by the City of Fairfax or in any way engaged in or having connection with the electrical business. The Chief Electrical Inspector shall be an ex-officio member of the Board, without the right to vote. Each member appointed shall have met the qualifications of one of the above categories for a minimum of five years preceding his appoint- ment. In the event any member ceases to meet qualifications of the category under which he was appointed, his position shall be deemed vacant and a new member shall be appointed. 1973-23 -9= Appointments shall be made by the City Council of the City of Fairfax, for terms of three years; provided, however, that the initial appointments made pursuant to this ordinance shall be for terms as follows: one for one year, two for two years, two for three years, two for four years. Vacancies occurring for any reason shall be filled by the City Council in accord with the foregoing qualifications for the unexpired term of the member replaced; provided, however, that any member may be reappointed to a new term, and further provided, that any member shall serve until his successor has been duly appointed. Any member may be removed by the City Council for cause, including but not limited to, failure to perform the duties imposed upon him by this Code, including attendance at meetings of the Board. Any such member shall be given notice and an opportunity to be heard. The members of the Board shall serve without compensation except the member authorized to give examinations, who shall be compensated at a rate not to exceed $20.00 per evening. The Board shall from time to time rotate among its members authorization to give examinations. Section 6-12. Same - Duties, Meetings, and Notice Thereof. The Board shall perform the following duties: (1) Establish standards and procedures for the qualification, examination, and licensing of master electricians and journeyman electricians; (2) hear and determine appeals from decisions or actions of the Chief Electrical Inspector by any person aggrieved by any such decision or action; (3) issue and renew licenses and maintain adequate records of its activities; (4) hold public hearings on matters relating to the electrical code when deemed advisable. The Board shall hold its first meeting not more than thirty (30) days after all of its members have been appointed, and it shall meet 1973-23 thereafter at such times as are necessary to perform its duties but not in any case~less than twice each year; provided, however, that upon receipt of written notice from any person demanding a hearing on any matter properly within the jurisdiction of the Board, a meeting shall be held by the Board within ten days of the date of receipt of such notice. Any person aggrieved by a decision or action of the Chief Electrical Inspector shall have the right to be heard by the Board, and the Board shall affirm, modify or reverse the Chief Electrical Inspector. Any such person shall state his grievance in writing with sufficient clarity that the Board can ascertain what act or decision is sought to be modified or reversed, and what, if any, additional persons should be notified of any such hearing; provided, however, that in no case shall the Board reduce or increase performance or materials standards other- wise established by this Code. The Board shall ascertain whether or not there are persons who should be notified of any specific item of business to be transacted at any meeting and shall take such steps to notify such interested persons as may be reasonably necessary; provided, however, that the Board shall provide for the mailing of notices of all meetings to any person who requests such notice and who deposits, in advance, an amount sufficient to cover the reasonable cost of producing and mailing such notices for such period as he wishes to receive notice with the Board. Section 6-12. Same - Examination and Certification. The Board shall establish standards and procedures for the qualifi- cation, examination and licensing of master electricians and journeyman electricians and shall issue an appropriate license to each person who meets the qualifications therefor and successfully passes the examination given by the Board. The Board shall keep an official record of all its 1973-23 -11- transactions. A license may be issued to any person who has passed the examination for electrical contractors given by the State Registration Board for Contractors without the examination required by the above paragraph. This license will be valid only as long as the State Registration Certificate is in full force. If the State Registration Certificate of the person receiving the license from the City of Fairfax Electrical Board should become void for any reason, the license granted under this section shall also become void. Fees required for the license shall be the same as applies to master electricians. Section 6-13. Same - Re-examination. Any person who fails to pass an examination as presc~ibed by the Board may apply for re-examination after the expiration of thirty days upon payment of the regular examination fee. Any person who fails a re-examination shall wait six months before filing again. Section 6-14. Electrical Contractor's License - Required. It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of installing, repairing, maintaining, servicing or altering of electrical equipment for light, heat or power purposes, in or on any building, structure or part thereof or on premises within the City, without first having applied for and been issued a certificate of registration under the provisions of this chapter. Section 6-12. Electrical Contractorls Bond - Required. A person who has been issued an Electrical Contractorls license shall execute and deposit with the City a bond in the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), such bond to be so conditioned that all electrical 1973-23 -12- work performed by the licensee or under his supervision shall be performed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and that he will pay all fines and penalties properly imposed upon him for violation of the provisions of this chapter. An Electrical Contractor's license shall not be valid unless a bond is executed and deposited as herein provided. Section 6-16. Electrical Contractor's License - Display of. The holder of an electrical contractor's license shall keep the license displayed in a conspicuous place in his principal office or place of business. Section 6-17. Master Electrician's License - Required. A firm, partnership or corporation may apply for and receive an electrical contractor's license, provided a bona fide member, officer or full time employee of the firm, partnership or corporation, passes the required master electrician's examination, and further provided that all electrical work done by such firm, partnership or corporation shall be executed by or be under the immediate supervision of such master electrician. In the event the master electrician severs his association with or employment by such firm, partnership or corporation, the electrical contractor's license shall immediately become void, but may be reinstated without charge, within the valid period, upon the employ- ment of another master electrician. (a) A licensed Limited Master Electrician may install or replace humidifiers, ice makers and kitchen equipment such as dishwashers, disposals, etc., to an existing wiring system, without changes thereto, for private use as defined in this chapter. 1973-23 -13- It shall be unlawful for any owner, lessee, or agent or any person having authority or duty in connection with any building or premises, with knowledge and intent to circumvent the electrical code, to employ any person to do any electrical work in any such building or premises unless such person is licensed as a master electrician in the City of Fairfax. It shall be unlawful for any person to display a sign stating or implying that he is carrying on the business of electrical work or to advertise by means of business cards, stationery or'any publication, or to claim orally to a prospective customer, or otherwise indicate, that he is in the business of electrical or is offering to do electrical work, unless he is licensed as a master electrician as provided herein. Section 6-18. Same - Examination Fee. Any person desiring to be licensed under the provisions of Section 6-17.shall make written application to the Board. Application fees shall accompany the application and are not returnable. The application fees are as follows: Electrical Contractor Master Electrician Limited Master Electrician Journeyman Electrician Apprentice Electrician Section 6-19. Same - Renewal. $15.00 15.00 15.00 5.00 2.00 All licenses issued by the Board shall expire on December 31 of the year for which issued but may be renewed prior to that date upon payment of an annual fee of: 1973-23 -14- Electrical Contractor Master Electrician Limited Master Electrician Journeyman Electrician Apprentice Electrician $m 7'50 7.50 lO.O0 3.00 2.00 Expired licenses may be renewed within thirty days after expiration upon payment of the annual fee and a penalty of $30.00. Section 6-20. Same - Revocation - Violation - Notice. The Board may revoke any license upon any of the following grounds: 1. That it was obtained by non-disclosure or misrepresentation of a material fact. 2. That a penalty has been imposed upon the licensee pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter. 3. That the licensee has refused, without adequate cause, to complete work covered by a permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter. Provided, however, that no such revocation shall be effective until the licensee shall have had written notice of the charge against him and had an opportunity to be heard and to present evidence in his own behalf at a hearing before t~e Board to be held not less than five days nor more than thirty days from the date of such written notice. At any such hearing, the licensee shall have the opportunity to present both oral and written evidence and shall be entitled to cross-examine. All testimony shall be given under oath. Further provided, that notice in writing of a violation of this code shall be served on the person doing or who has done the work, if he may be served on the premises where the work is located, and/or upon the 1973-23 -15- permit holder if such permit holder is a person other than the person who did the work. The permit holder shall be served in any case with a written notice of violation; service shall be by certified mail to the address of the applicant as given in the permit application. Section 6-21. Same - Use of Licenseels Name by Another. No person who has obtained an electrical license shall allow his name to be used by another person either for the purpose of obtaining permits or for doing business or work under the license. Every person licensed shall notify the Board of the address of his place of business and the name under which such business is carried on and shall give immediate notice to the Board of any change in either. Section 6-22. Vehicle Display. Every person licensed under this chapter shall plainly letter his business veh~cle with name, address, and electrical license number. Section 6-23. Electrical Permits - Required; Exception. No electrical work, except as provided below, shall be undertaken prior to the issuance of a permit therefor by the Chief Electrical Inspector. A permit shall be iss~d only to a licensed Master Electrician; provided, that any permit for work regulated by this code to be done in a single-family dwelling used exclusively for residence purposes, including usual accessory buildings, and quarters in connection with such buildings used and occupied by the owner, may be issued to the bona fide owner of such building permitting him to purchase all material and perform all labor personally. Provided, that in the event of an emergency, a licensed electrician may perform such electrical work as may be necessary to eliminate imminent danger to persons or property or to restore to a functional 1973-23 -16- condition any essential electrical wiring, without' having first secured a Permit; provided, further, that if such an emergency is to be remedied during the hours in which the Electrical Inspector's office is open, the licensed Master Electrician shall notify the Electrical Inspector by telephone, as soon as is practicable, of the emergency and the work being performed. The term "emergency" shall be construed to include only those occurrences endangering persons or property by reason of malfunction or failure of an essential electrical applisnce or system. In any event, application for a permit shall be made within two working days of the date on which such emergency commenced. Section 16-24. Same - Application. Application for a permit for electrical wiring shall be made on suitable forms provided by the Chief Electrical Inspector. The application shall be accompanied by fees in accordance with the schedule of fees herein. Section 16-25. Same - Schedule' of Fees. mees in such amount as specified below shall be charged for the permits and inspections required by this chapter. The prescribed fees shall be paid at the time the permit is issued and before any inspection shall be made by the electrical inspector. Such fees shall be as follows: a. General wirinq. Service equipment, new or replace 200 amperes or under .............................. $ 3.00 201 to 400 amperes ............................... 5.00 4.01 to 600 amperes ................................ 6.00 601 to 800 amperes ................................ 8.00 Over 800 amperes .................................. i0.00 1973-23 -17- Temporary service pending final inspection Circuits, new or extension - First Five Each add'l. $3.O0 $1.OO ea. 0.50 ea. Note: Three and four-wire branch circuits not supplying a single appliances will be considered as two or three-branch circuits respect- ively, and will be charged accordingly. Three-wire branch power circuits to a single piece of apparatus will be considered as one-branch circuit. No charge will be made for feeder circuits when installed in conjunction with branch circuits, but when installed without branch circuit wiring the charge will be the same as that for branch circuits. When additional branch or feeder circuits are installed after the securing of a permit, the fee for the work not covered by the original permit shall be the same as for an original installation. The fee for extension to an existing circuit shall be the same as for a new circuit. b. Fixtures. Each ten fixtures or fraction thereof ............ $ l.OO Note: Lamp sockets and lamp receptacles, not an actual part of fixtures, will for the purpose of fixing the fee, be considered as individual fixtures. c. Heatinq and cookin~ equipment. Domestic: Gas burners, oil burners, electric furnaces, stokers and similar installations, including controls and circuits.3.OO ea. Fixed heating devices: Domestic cooking units and ovens, any capacity (including circuits): 1st unit in each kitchen $ 3.00 Each additional unit in same kitchen 1.OO 1973-23 -18- d. Electric heating: $1.00 for first KW and $0.50 for each additional KW or fraction thereof, computed on total KW load without circuits. e. Unit heaters: including circuits ........................... $2.00 ea. Commercial control wiring only ............................. $3.00 f. Permanently wired fixed a.~pliances: Requiring separately fused circuits, including circuits and motors up to and including 5 HP ................................... $3.00 ea. Each additional ............................................ $1.50 ea. Note: Fixed appliances including air conditioners, dishwashers, disposals, dryers, water heaters, dry cleaning machines, etc. g. Receptacle outlets: 15 and 20 ampere receptacles ............................... 10 for $1.00 30 ampere capacity ................................................ $1.00 ea. 31 through 60 ampere .............................................. $2.00 ea. 61 ampere and over ................................................ $3.00 ea. Note: The above charges for receptacles will be in lieu of the fees otherwise listed for a portable device, or an electric range or dryer to be connected thereto. The above fees do not include the charge for circuits. h. Motors and generators: Including circuits 1/4 HP to 5 HP, inclusive .................................. $3.00 ea. Each additional ............................................ $1.50 5 HP to 20 HP .............................................. $6.00 ea. Each additional ............................................ $3.00 Over 20 HP ................................................. $12.00 ea. Each additional ............................................ $6.00 1973-23 -19- Note: Motors less than 1/4 HP shall be considered as fixtures. i. Outdoor electric signs: Single unit signs .......................................... $ 3.00 ea. Multiple unit signs, 1st wired unit ........................ 3.00 Each additional wired unit ................................ l.OO Note: The above fee does not include the charge for circuits. Electric signs inside buildings will be considered the same as electrical fixtures and will be charged as fixtures. j. Outline~ decorative and trough lighting: First 50 lights or sockets ................................. $ 3.00 Each additional 50 or less ................................ 1.OO Vacuum tube lighting (not sign) - ea. 500 vac ............. 3.00 Note: The above fees do not include the charge for circuits. k. Temporary use of current: Temporary wiring on poles, sheds or buildings .............. $ 3.00 ea. Temporary wiring for circus or carnival, not over 200 amperes service ...................................... SIO.00 Temporary wiring for circus or carnival, ampere service over 200 ......................................... $15.00 Temporary wiring for lawn fetes, firework stands Christmas tree sales, not over 100 ampere service ......... $ 5.00 Temporary wiring for Christmas decorations or festoon wiring on streets, parking lots: First 100 lamps or sockets with or without service ....... $ 4.00 Each additional 100 lamps or fraction ..................... 1.00 1973-23 -20- Temporary wiring for indoor exhibition and the like - 3,000 square feet ........................................ $ 3.00 Each additional 1,OOO square feet ......................... 1.50 Temporary circuits: 1st circuit ............................................... 3.00 Each additional circuit .................................. I.O0 1. Transformers and vaults: Transformers in excess of 300 volts ..................... 3.00 Transformer~vaults on or in private property ........... 5.00 m. Miscellaneous (Not including circuit): Radio transmitters ..................................... Each additional .......................................... Motion picture machines, arc spotlights, rectifiers and stereoptical lamps ..................................... Each additional ........................................ Welding machines ........................................ X-Ray machines .......................................... Arc lamps, vapor lamps and rectifiers or rheostats ...... Each additional ......................................... Minimum permit fee ....................................... n. Fire alarm systems~ includin~ circuits: First five striking stations or fraction thereof ......... 5.00 Each striking station over five .......................... 1.O0 Fire alarm bells shall be considered the same as fixtures. o. Fee per inspection for more than one inspection after a violation notice ....................................... 3.00 3.00 ea. 1.OO ea. 3.00 ea. 1.O0 3.00 ea. 3.00 ea. 3.00 ea. 1.OO 3.00 1973-23 -21- p. Fee per inspection made necessary by failure to be ready for inspection when requested ............................... $ 3.00 Section 6-26 Same - Additional Work not to be included Without Payment of Additional Fees; When Fees Payable. After an electrical permit has been issued, no additional work shall be included. In cases in which additional work is to be installed, a new permit shall be secured and the required fee paid. Whenever the electrical inspector shall render to any person obtaining any permit under the provisions of this chapter any bill or statement specifying the amount of the fees then due and charged to such person, payment in full of such fees shall be made within fifteen days thereafter. Any such bill or statement shall be deemed to have been duly rendered when deposited in the U. S. Mail, postage prepaid, directed to the person for whom intended at the address registered by him with the Chief Electrical Inspector. If the fees included in any such bill or statement are not paid in full within such period of fifteen days, no further permit shall thereafter be issued to such person until payment in full of such fees shall have been made. Section 6-27. Permits - Abandoned or Discontinued Work. (a) Should any person to whom a permit has been issued for electrical wiring abandon the installation for any reason, he shall immediately notify the Office of Inspections in writing. (b) If an installation has been partially completed, the permit grantee, upon abandoning the installation, shall notify the Office of Inspections and request an inspection. A record shall be kept of the results of the inspection. 1973-23 -22- (c) If a permit grantee abandons an installation after work has been started, the work shall be inspected and a notice of any violations shall be sent to the permit grantee and the bonding company. The master electrician who then proceeds with the installation shall secure a permit for the entire job and shall be responsible for all work. (d) If no work has been done, a permit grantee shall be entitled to a refund of 75% of the permit fee, provided that request for a refund is made within six months after date of permit. Permit fees of $5.00 or less shall not be refunded. No refund shall be granted to the permit grantee for work already installed and inspected. (e) Before proceeding with any electrical wiring which has been started by any other person, an owner or master electrician shall make request for an inspection of the installation and shall notify in writing the original permit grantee, before securing a new permit for the entire job. The responsibility for all electrical wiring shall be with the new permit holder. Section 6-28. Temporary Permits. Temporary electrical permits shall be issued for sixty days or for the duration of a continuous construction on a project. A temporary permit may be renewed for additional thirty day periods, if necessary. Applications for temporary permits shall be filed under any of the follow- ing conditions: (a) For connection to permanent service or for installations of temporary power equipment or lighting not included in original permit, a separate permit based on the permit fee schedule is required. 1973-23 -23- (b) For connection to permanent service of heating equipment, a temporary permit will be issued if a regular permit for permanent connection of 'the heating equipment is issued or is on file at the time the temporary connection is requested. Section 6-2~. Disconnection and Removal of Temporary Wiring. The Chief Inspector shall instruct the power company to disconnect, and the power company shall disconnect, any service installations on poles for carnivals, lawn fetes or any other type of temporary wiring upon the termination of use for which the permit was issued. All temporary wiring shall also be removed from the site. Section 6-70. Change of Ownership. If a change of ownership occurs while an installation is in progress, and the same electrical contractor is not retained, no other electrical contractor shall continue with the installation until the work of the first contractor has been inspected and a new permit secured by the electrical contractor completing such work. Section 6-31. Transfer of ~ermit from Owner to Contractor. An owner who has secured a permit to make electrical installations in his residence may transfer his permit to an electrical contractor, provided the owner notifies the Chief Electrical Inspector in writing. The electrical contractor completing such installation shall assume full responsibility for the work by affixing his signature to the application filed by the owner. Section 6-32. Approval of Plans and Specifications. No permit required by this Ordinance shall be issued for any elec- trical work in or on any new commercial building or for major electrical work in existing buildings until the plans and specifications for the proposed work have been submitted to the Office of Inspections and it has been determined from such plans and specifications that the work ', '~ 1973-23 -24- conforms to the provisions of this chapter. If a permit is denied because of defective plans and specifications, the applicant may submit revised plans and specifications without the payment of additional permit fee. Section 6-~. Constitutionality. If any part or parts, section, sub-section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason declared unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect as if this ordinance had been passed with the unconstitutional part or parts, section, sub-section, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, eliminated. Introduced: September 4, 1973. Adopted: September ll, 1973. ATTEST: CITY Ii'JERK