A.    Any electrical installation not covered by the following rules shall be governed by the current National Electrical Code as adopted by the American Engineering Standards Committee, with such modifications and exceptions as are recommended by the electrical commission.

    B.    Where any building is undergoing remodeling, any changes to be made in the electrical installation must be taken up with the electrical inspector and approval obtained before the work proceeds.

    C.    An inspection and certificate of approval by the electrical inspector will be required on the wiring in all new buildings or in remodeled buildings before the same will be connected to supply lines.

    D.    Temporary permits may be issued at the option of the electrical inspector. Permits shall be taken out for both old and new work and shall cover all work to be done. Permits must be obtained before work is started and such permits are not transferrable.

    E.    Permits shall be issued only to registered electrical contractors, or a homeowner, provided such homeowner is qualified to perform electrical construction work, and provided that such electrical construction work is to be installed in the home occupied by the owner and that the home is a single-family residence. The electrical inspector shall pass upon the qualifications of the homeowner.

    F.    In order for permits to be issued to homeowners, as provided in subsection E of this section, the homeowner must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the electrical inspector that he is qualified to perform electrical construction work, and that he either presently occupies the home in which the electrical installation is sought to be made, or will, within a reasonable time, occupy the home then under construction; further provided, that any person who builds a home or remodels a home for the purpose of rental or sale shall not be classed as a homeowner, as provided in subsection E of this section. It shall be prima facie evidence that the home was built or remodeled for resale if it is occupied by the builder or remodeler for a period less than two years.

    G.    Any new wiring methods or systems not previously approved by the city electrical commission shall not be used until presented and approved by the electrical commission. (Ord. 1431 § 3-8, 1996)