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M ORDINANCE NO. 753 CITY OF LAKEVILLE DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9 TO INCLUDE ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEVII,LE ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 9 of the Lakeville City Code is hereby amended to add the following Chapter. CHAPTER 6 ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS 6-9-1: PURPOSE; APPLICATION OF THIS CHAPTER A. The purpose of this chapter is to implement the provisions of the Minnesota State Building Code and Minnesata Rules Chapter 1315 thaf adopts the National Electrical.Code. B. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to all installations of electrical .conductors, fittings, devices, fixtures hereinafter referred to as "electrical equipment", within or on public and private buildings and premises, with the following general exceptions. The. provisions of this Chapter do not apply to the installations in mines, ships, railway cars, aircraft, automotive equipment or the installations or equipment employed by a railway, electric or communication utility in the exercise of its functions as a utility, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter. C. As used in this Chapter, "reasonably safe to persons and property" as applied fo electrical installations and electrical equipment means safe to use in the service for which the installation or equipment is intended without unnecessary hazard to life, limb or property. D. For purposes of interpretation of the provisions of this Chapter,. the most recently published edition of the National Electrical Code shall be prima facie evidence of the definitions and scope. of words and terms used in this Chapter. .108369 6-9-2: ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR, QUALIFICATIONS AND APPOINTMENT A. Creation; Qualifications: There is hereby created the position of Electrical Inspector. The person chosen to fill the position of Electrical Inspector shall be of good moral character, shall be possessed of such executive ability as is requisite for the performance of his duties and shall have a thorough knowledge of the standard materials and methods used in the installation of electrical equipment; shall be well versed. in approved methods of construction for safety to persons and property; the statutes of the State relating to electrical work and any orders,. rules and regulations issued by authority thereof; and the National . Electrical: Code as approved by the American National Standard; shall have two (2) years' experience as an electrical inspector or five (5) years' experience in the installation of electrical equipment, or a graduate mechanical or electrical engineer with two (2) years of practical electrical experience. B. Licensed Inspector: The electrical inspector shall be a licensed :master or journeymen electrician as defined under Minnesota Statutes. G Duties of the Electrical Inspector: It shall be the duty of the Inspector to enforce the provisions of this Chapter. The Inspector shall, upon application; grant permits for the installation or alteration of electrical equipment, and: shall snake inspections of electrical installations, all as provided in this Chapter. The Inspector shall keep complete records of all permits issued, inspections and reinspections made and other official work performed in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.. D. No Financial Interest: It shall be unlawful .for the Inspector to engage in the sale, installation or maintenance of electrical equipment, directly or indirectly, and the Inspector shall. have no .financial interest in any concern .engaged in any such business. E: Authority of Electrical Inspector: The Inspector shall have the right during reasonable hours to enter any building or premises in the discharge of his official duties, or for the purpose of making any inspection, reinspection or test of electrical equipment contained therein or its installation.. When any electrical equipment is found by the Inspector to be dangerous to persons 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 required. in the. judgment of the Inspector to place such equipment in safe condition. If such work is not completed within fifteen (15) days ar any longer period that maybe specified by the Inspector in said notice, the Inspector shall have the authority to disconnect or order discontinuance of electrical service to said electrical equipment. In cases of emergency where necessary for safety to persons. and property, or where electrical equipment may interfere with the work of the Fire Department, the Inspector shall have the authority to disconnect or cause disconnection immediately of any electrical equipment. 108369 6-9-3: STANDARDS FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION ` A. A1Linstallations of electrical equipment shall be reasonably safe to persons and property and in conformity with the provisions of this Chapter and the applicable statutes of the State and all orders, rules and regulations issued by the authority thereof. All electrical equipment shall be listed and labeled by an approved testing agency. B. Conf©rmity of installations of electrical equiprent with,applcable regulations set. Earth in the current National Electrical Code as adopted by the Minnesota Rules-shall be prima facie evidence that such installations are reasonably safe to persons and property. Noncompliance with the provisions of this Chapter or the National Electrical Code as adopted by the Minnesota Rules shall be prima facie evidence that the installation is not reasonably safe to persons and property. C. The Electrical Inspector may, with approval of the Building'Official authorize installations of special wiring methods other than herein provided for:., D. Buildings ar structures moved. from without to within and within the limits of the .City shall conform to all of the. requirements of this Code far new buildings. ar structures. E. Existing buildings or structures hereafter changed in use. shall conform in all respects to the requirements. of this Code for the new use. 6-9-4: WIRING METHODS The provisions of the State Building .Cade apply. 6-9-5: CONNECTIONS TO INSTALLATIONS A. It shall be unlawful for any person to make connections from a supply of electricity to any electrical equipment for the installation of which a permit is required or which has been disconnected. or ordered to be disconnected by the Electrical Inspector. B. The public or private utility providing services shall disconnect the same upon a written. order from the Electrical Inspector, if the Inspector considers any electrical installation unsafe to life .and property or installed contrary to this ..Code. 108369 6-9-6: PERMITS AND INSPECTORS A. Permit Required: An electrical permit is required for each installation,... alteration, addition or repair of electrical work for light, heat and power within the limits of the City. Permits for the installation of electrical work in new.. structures shall only be issued to electrical contractors duly icensed by the State. Permits for the installation, alteration, addition or repair of electrical work in existing "structures shall only be issued to electrical contractors duly licensed by the State or to resident owners of property where the work is to be done. B. Public Service Corporation Exception: No permit shall be requiredfor electrical installations of equipment awned, leased, operated or maintained by a public service corporation that is used by said corporation in the performance of its function as a utility, except that such electrical installation shall. conform to the minimum standards of the National Electrical Safety Code. C. Ownership: Ownership of any transmission or distribution lines or appurtenances thereto, including, but not limited to, transformers, shall not be transferred by a public service corporation to any person, except another franchised public service corporation dealing in electric energy. for distribution and sale, without a permit first having beers issued therefore by the City. Such permit-shall be issued only. after the facilities to be transferred have been inspected and approved as provided in this Chapter and upon payment of an inspection fee as set forth in this Section of the Chapter. D. Fee: Before any permit is granted for the installation or alteration of electrical.. equipment, the person making application for such permit shall pay the City a fee in such amount as specified in the adopted schedule of fees and furnish proof of a valid State contractor's certificate. E. Application and Plans:. Application for such permit, describing the electrical work to be done, shall be made in writing, to the City by the person so, registered to do such work. The application shall be accompanied by such plans, specifications and schedules as may be necessary to determine whether the electrical installation as described will be in conformity with all the legal requirements. The fees for electrical inspection as set forth in this Section shall. accompany such application. If applicant has complied with all of the provisions of this Chapter, a permit for such electrical installation shall be issued. F. Concealment: All electrical installations which involve the concealment of wiring or equipment shall have a "rough-in" .inspection prior. to concealment, wherein the Inspector shall be duly notified in advance, excluding Saturday, Sunday and holidays. 108369 4 G. Inspection Fees: 1. Permits Required: Before commencing any installation of any work regulated. by this Chapter, a permit therefore shall be secured from the Building Inspections Department and the fee for such permit paid; said fee to be established by the City. Council No such permit shall be issued to do any of the work or make any installation regulated by this Chapter except to persons licensed to do such work under the terms of this Chapter. Holders of a contractor's license shall not obtain permits for electrical work unless the work is supervised by them and. is performed by workers employed by them or their firm. 2. Fees Double, When: Should any person begin work of any kind, such as set forth in this Chapter, or for which a permit from the Electrical Inspector is required by ordinance, without having secured the necessary permit therefore from the Building Official either previous to or during the day of the commencement of any such work, or on the next succeeding day where such work is commenced on a Saturday or on a Sunday or a holiday, he shall, when subsequently securing. such permit, be required to pay double the fees provided for such permit and shall be subject to all penal provisions of this Chapter. 3. Additional Fees. and/or Shortages: Additional fees and/or fee shortages must be received`by the City within fourteen (14) days of written notice. If additional fees and/or fee. shortages are not received within fourteen (14) days. of notice, permits for electrical installations will not be accepted by the City until such time as the additional fees and/or fee. shortages are received. Additional.:. fees and/or fee shortages that are not received within fourteen (14j days of notice are subject to a ten percent (10%) per day penalty. H. Electrical Inspections: 1. At regular intervals, the Electrical Inspector shall visit all premises where work maybe done under annual permits and-shall inspect all electrical equipment installed under such a permit since the. day of his last previous inspection, and shall issue a certificate of approval for such work as is found to be in confomvty with the provisions of this Chapter, after the. fee required has been paid. 2. When any electrical equipment is to be hidden. from view by the permanent placement of parts of the building, the person installing the equipment shall notify the Electrical Inspector and such equipment shall not be concealed until it has been inspected and approved by the Electrical Inspector or until twenty four (24) hours, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, shall have elapsed from the time of such scheduled inspection; provided, that on large installations where the concealment of equipment proceeds.continuously, the person installing the electrical equipment shall give the Electrical Inspector due notice and inspections shall be made periodically during the progress of the work. 108369 3. If upon inspection, the installation is not found to be fully in conformity with the provisions of this Chapter, theBlectrical Inspector shall at once forward to the person making the installation a written notice stating the. defects,- which: have been found to exist. 6-9-7: LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES This Chapter shall not be construed to affect the responsibility or liability for any party awning, operating, .controlling or installing any electrical equipment for damages to persons or property caused by any defect therein, nor shall the City be held as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspection or reinspection authorized herein or the certificate of approval issued as herein provided, or by reason of the approval or disapproval. of any equipment authorized herein. ` SECTIOht 2. This ordinance shall be.effective January 1, 2004. ADOPTED this 15th. day of December , 2003, by the City Council of the City of Lakeville, Minnesota. CITY OF LAKEVILLE ~:'t~[ BY: Robert D. J son, Mayor TTES Charlene Fried es, City l k 108369 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 753 CITY OF LAKEVILLE DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9 TO INCLUDE ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS the -- -- ;ITY OF for the the new use. 6-9-4: WIRJNG METHODS The provisions of the State Building Code ille City apply follow - 6 -9-5: CONNECTIONS TO INSTALLA- TIONS A. It shall be unlawful for any person to 4 make connections from a supply of elec- )N OF tricity to any electrical equipment for the installation of which a permit is required • is to or which has been disconnected or nesota ordered to be disconnected by the Elec. Rules tricallnspector. ational B. The public or private utility providing services shall disconnect the same upon a - shall written order from the Electrical Inspector, tl con - H. Electrical Inspections: calierein- 1. At regular intervals, the .Electrical or nent", Inspector shall visit all premises where 'dings work may be done under annual permits tneral and shall inspect all electrical equipment nit lapter installed under such a permit since the er- tines, day of his last previous inspection. and ,rkmotive shall issue a certificate of approval for its quip_ such work as is found to be in conformity of is or with the provisions of this Chapter, after all se of the fee required has been paid. yrs ther- 2. When any electrical equipment is to be he hidden from a lew by the permanent place- air [ably ment of parts•of the building, the person es ed to installing the equipment shall notify the c- rival Electrical Inspector and such equipmenteerv- shall not be concealed until it has been is nent inspected and approved by the Electrical d to Inspector or until twenty four (24) hours, n: exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and holi- al the days, shall have elapsed from the time of d, toot such scheduled inspection; provided, that :e )nal on large installations where the conceal- a- evi- ment of equipment proceeds continuously, ( a of the person installing the electrical equip- ment shall give the Electrical Inspector 1- AL- due lidue notice and inspections shall be made :y periodically during the progress of the I ;re- s- cal work. • 3. 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