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AN ORDINANCE REPEALING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 3, ELECTRICAL CODE, REVISED
AND COMPILED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, AND
RE-ENACTING THE SAID TITLE 2, CHAPTER 3, TO BE ENTITLED ELECTRIC~
CODE TO READ AS SET FORTH HEREIN, AND TO BE EFFECTIVE UPON APPROVAL
HEREOF; ADOPTING" THE 1984 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE.
WHEREAS, the City Council and the ~1ayor of the Ci ty of
Heridian, Idaho have concluded that it is in the best interest of
the City to repeal Title 2, Chapter 3,
Electrical Code of the I"
City of Heridian, Ada Corm"
be known as Title 2, Chapt .
Revised and Compiled Ordinances of the
and to enact the following which shall
3, Electrical Code which adopts by reference the 1984 National
Electrical Code, and shall be effective upon approval hereof,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ~L~YOR OF THE CITY OF
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That Ti t_le
Chapter 3, ~lectrical Code,
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Chapter 3, to be known as the Electrjcal Code, and shall read as
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2-301 }JA'J'Im~F_L ELECTRICAL CODE _n..DOP~ED: The Naticnal i
EJectrical Code of 1984 is hereby adopted with~i
the beloK-stat.ed additions, v7hich additions, if in conflict wit.l) ,- 1-
the National Electrical Code, shall overrule said Code: ~
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bu~lcijng is TDvec frGL', m-!to loca-Lion to anotheJ:--~~he-se:i"'\'tcE
er,tranCE shall be inspected and rade to conforn', .to-,the ,-:'
requirer.:ents of the Current ediLion of the NCiti"or:,_a)__ _/"~
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Unfini13;:~eCi Stuo:5eo Partitior;s: On KoveInber 2, 1963, the
St.ate EJE:-ctrica1 Eoard ruled that ",'hen unfinished studded
partitions are in place in resieential bas2~ents, indicating
tha t trie e'lc} esed areas are in "lenaed for rooYc's, such enclosed
areas shall be considered as rooms. The wiring, including
recepL'lcle outlets as required by Section 210-25 (b) of the
National Electrical Code shall be installed before the wiring
of the building is approved.
(C) Supporting Partitions: When a residential basement is not
divided into separate rooms and only an unfinished supporting
parti tion is in place, at least two (2) outlets shall be
installed in such supporting partition, facing the a.rea on
O'.l:~l)Gsite sides of the p~artition.
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(D) Utility and Storage ?paces: The requirement ~~at receptacle
outlets be installed within six feet (6') from any wall
space in c:welling type occupancies (Section 210-25 [bI
National Electrical Code) does not apply to hallways,
bathrooms, utility rooms, laundry rooms, furnace rooms and
storage spaces. The number of outlets in these areas is
optional, but adequate branch circuit capacity must be
provided for lighting and for all electrical equipment to
be installed in such areas without the use of extension
cords.
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Separation of Buildings by Fire Walls: In general, the
Nati~nal Electrical Code permits only one service to a
building. (Sections 230-21 and 230-2)
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Article 100 of the National Electrical Code defines a
building as ~A structure which stands alone or which is
cut off from adjoining structures by fire walls with all
openings therein protected by approved fire doors."
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For the purpose of determining the number of services which
may be run to a building or structure, a fire wall shall De
a masonrv wall, not less than four inches (4") thick,
which extends from the foundation to the roof sheathing.
(Bulletin No. 52 issued June 1, 1966)
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p~l uF.,inum Condui t for !1ast Type Services Prohibi ted: When the i
servi CE conoui tis us ed as a mas t to support the servi ce drop)
ri~;ic steel conduit shall be usee. Aluminum conduit v.7jll not!
be approveo. faT this purpose unless approved braces are
prcdioe6 to relieve the conduit of horiz:ontc.l strain. Guy
y.."ires ",ill not be approveD. for this p12rpose.
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(H) Installations at Over 600 Volts: Due to the rnany misunder-
standings and misinterpretations of the National Electrical Cod~
requirements for conductors and service disconnects, etc., 'I'
on installations of over six hundred (600) volts, it has
become necessary to require that all installations of voltaaes--,
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over six hundred (600) volts that are customer owned or op- 1
erated must be sOOmi tted for prior plan approval to the I
Electrical Board representative in the area in which the II
installation is to be made.
Said National Electrical CODe of 1984, three (3) copies of which
shall be on file at all times at the office of the Clerk of the
Ci ty and shall be made a part of the Ci ty ordinances as if set
out in length herein.
2-302 CITY LICENSE, STATE LICENSE AND SOND REQUIRED:
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or
corporation tD carryon the business of electric wiring without
first having secured a state license and a City ]icense to do SQ
and executing to the City a good and sufficient bond, signed by
some surety company authorized to transact b-c.siness in L'he State of
Idaho, in the penal sum of one thuusand dolJars ($1,000.00),
running to the City of Beridian, said bond to be approved by the
Mayor and Council and conditioned by the saving of said City,
harmless and free ~rom all damages or costs by reason of the ]icen-
see's operation or his failure or neglect to properly perform any
duties incwnbent upon him, and for fai thful performance of the
laws of the State of Idaho and t~e City of Meridian.
2- 30 3 PERSONS rlliKING OWN INSTALLATIONS: If an owTner
wishes to do wiring in his own building, he may
do so without a State license, but he must first obtain a permit
as required by this Chapter; the ci ty Electrical Inspector may re-
fuse to issue a permit to such person, if, in his esti~3tion, such
pt-:'l'son is not cc>rr:petent to insta11 LYle electrical \>-'or,: to be cone
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2-304 PER'.HT REQliIRED; APPLICA'IION; ISSUANCE: It shall=~
be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation
to place or install in any building any wiring, apparatus or fix-
ture for the use of electric current for light, heat or power, or
to ma},e any alterations or changes in, or additions to any v.'iring,
apparatus or fixtures for such use, wi thout first obtaing from Ll-}e
Ci ty Electrical Inspector a written permi t to do such work. Such
perroi t sh all s ta te the kind of work to be done and the amoun t, and
shall cover only work so specified. The contractor, person, firm
or corporation shall submit a plan of the wiring system to be
followed, if deemed necessary by the Electrical Inspector. Said
permit shall also state the location by street and number of the
building where such work is to be done, and shall be valid only
for the location stated. Provided, however, that this Section I
shall not be construed as requiring a permit for ordinary repairs
to old installations where the cost value of such repairs, includ-
ing material and labor, does not exceed eight dollars ($8.00), bu
in all cases, the Electrical Inspector must be notified immediate]
upon the completion of such work for his inspection and approval~
Fees for permits and inspections shall be fixed by the City Council.
2-305 INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS: It shall be the duty
of the City Electrical Inspector, or the Sta~~
Inspector if the City so chooses to inspect or cause to be inspecte
any and all work for which permits have been issued within forty-
eight (48) hours (Sundays and holidays excluded) after time of
notice, in writing by the person doing the said work that same is
ready for inspection, which will not be considered read:J.' for in-
spection and covering until all enclosed plumbing, steam heating,- .
furnace work and gas fittings are in place. Inspection shall,
when necessary, be made two (2) or three (3) times during progress
of installation; first when work is roughted in, and last, when
work is completed; 2nd it shall be the duty of the City Electrical i
Inspector or pel-son qualifiec and oelegeteo by hiE and his qualifieq
representativE to indicate inspection of any work by a tag or label i
which s~all state the date and whether first or final inspection
has been ~lade and j t shall be unlav.7ful for any workman or other
person to Jath or otheIvise conceal any electricel wiring until
such first inspection tag has been placed.
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Upon application for inspection of any wiring apparatus, or
applj ances as hereinaft_er provided, the City Electrical
Inspector shall after inspection and exa~ination issue a
certi fi cete sh:::rv"ing the resul ts of such exarr,inations and
reQi..Ji re to be Trlaoe tJle necess2.ry correct:i ons.
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Ii t~e saio City E]ectrical :nspector shall find any part of I
any electrjc wiring apparatus or fixtures in or on any build~1
i ng in the Ci t:y to have been ins ta lled \.;i thout a permi t or ~- +-
not irc accordance with the provisions of this Chapter or to i
be dangerous to life or p:r:-operty, 'G"1E City Blectrical Inspec-I
tor s:haJl :have the rjght and pO'v.'er anD it is llereby TireOe hi~l:
duty to disconnect such defective wiring and place a seal :
upon it. He shall at t..'Je sarne time give writter: notice of i
s1..1c11 cjscon::1ection to the ovmer or occupant of the bui165J!C;:i !
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After such disconnected wiring, apparatus, or fixtures have
been put 'in the condi tion required by this Chapter, the sea 1
or seals so placed shall be removed by said City Electrical
Inspector. It shall be unlawful for any person to use any
current, through, or by means of such- disconnected wiring,
apparatus or fixtures or to attach other wires for the supply
of current to such disconnected wiring, apparatus or fixtures
or to attach other wires for the supply of current to such
disconnected wiring, apparatus or fixtures or to remove,
break or deface any seal so placed.
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2-306
INSTALLATION OF METERS AND OU'l'SIDE
WIRING:
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(A) Meters must be placed in a dry place, free from vibration and
accessible to the meter readers, testers and inspectors at
all times. Under no circumstances will meters be installed
in ba throom, bedroom, clothes closets, over doors, in - -
stairways, attics or places likely to cause the visits to
the meters to be an annoyance to the occupants.
(B) Meters shall be installed on the outside of buildings at a
height of not less than five feet (5') or not more than six
feet (6') from the ground. In office buildings, apartment
buildings, and commercial buildings of multiple occupancy,
meteTs may be mounted inside, providing a readily accessible
place is provided for meters and service equipment. Said
meters and service equipment shall be kept free and clear
of all obstructions.
2-307 SPECIFICATIONS OF :SERVICE WIRES: All
buildings hereafter erected to be used
for public purposes such as, but not limited to, churches, stores,
halls, school buildings, garages, manufacturing establishments,
auto camps, and gas service stations roust be wired in conduit, or
permissible metallic covered wire. All provisions herein are
effective on final passage ano approval and not retroactive.
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2-308 CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION: Upon the
cOGpleti on of the wiring in or on any
bui]ding an6 prior to being covered up in any fashion, it shall be
the duty of the corporation, copartnership, firm or individual do-
inq the same to notify the City Electrical Inspector, who shall
j r;spect the wiring wi thin three (3) vmrk~..ng days after the notifi-
cation to him that the v,7irinc has been completed; if the City
Fleet_rica]" InsDector does not inspect within three (3) days, t"!le
wiring may be covered; however, the licensee shall still be
requi red to obtain the certi fi cate of inspection; if the wiring is
approved by the City Electrical Inspector, he shall issue a certifi
cate of proper inspection which shall contain the date of such
inspection and an outline of the result; and it shall be unlawful
for any person, firm, copartnership or corporation to turn on or
connect the current with such installation until such certificate
shall be issued; and it shall be unlawful to make any change,
alteration or extension in or to the wiring of any building after
inspection without first notifying said City Electrical Inspector ~
and procuring a permi t therefor_
RIGHT TO ENTER PREl1ISES: The City E1ectrical.1
Inspector shall have the right to enter any
premises at all reasonable hours for the purpose of inspecting the 1
same.
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2- 310 DAMAGE NO'!' ASSUHED BY CITY: This Chapt,er
shall not be construed to relieve from or"
lessen the responsibility of any person owning, operatinq or in-
stalling any electrical wires, appliances, apparatus, construction
or equipment for damages t~ anyone injured or damaged either in
person or property by any defect therein: nor sha 11 said Ci ty or
any asent thereof be held as assuming such liability by reason of
inspection authorized herein or certificate of inspection issued by
the City Elect:rical Inspector.
2-311 LICENSE FEES: Before any license is issued,
the applicant shall pay to the City Clerk a
license fee in accordance with the following schedule:
Electrical Contractor
Journeyman Electrician
Apprentice Electrician
$ 40.00
10.00
None
2- 312 EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL OF LICENSES: All
licenses shall explre upon and s~a]l be I
renewed not later than December 31 of each '}'ear. 'l-
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-.~?-,~j,.~.Jy~.-~:~onf tr.lc ~~'::J~::-.l~cG~-!t. s~j,311 tay' t~c: ..
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1. RESIDENTIAL: (A)
New Construction (B)
1 room. .. $10.00 7 rooms . $16.00
2 rooms 11.00 8 rooms 17.00
3 rooms 12.00 9 rooms 18.00
4 rooms 13.00 10 rooms 19.00
5 rooms 14.00 11 rooms 20.00
6 rooms 15.00 12 rooms or more 21.00
Included shall be all finished and unfinished rooms, inClUdingl
basements, residential garag-es, carports, etc. (areas such as
a corrbination kitchen-dining area shall be counted as a room
for each indicated use). Apartment buildings with up to eight
(8) units come under this schedule. Each building shall
require a separate permit and each unit in the building shall
be counted as an individual residence.*
Swimming Pools, Hot TW:?~, and 5'pas (C)
$15.00
Seryi~~ Equipment Per~it Feeds (D)
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Installation of new service entrance equipment or any chan~e
in ser,;ice entrance conductors and/or the installation of nev:
ci reDi t panel, subpanel or main disconnect (includes mobile
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To all services .
Air con ch tio:::.er & condenser uni t
of heat pump
Temporary service
$20.00
10.00
15.00
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l-20 kit;
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7; "'NOTE: These fees are J.n addi tion to t.'he fees for genera 1
Kiri!)c coveTed In BaneS. C abc,ve.
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CCF~TTIC~YTicll ir:S';.;"tr~a} or otYe::.- perj'iit fees. The icllcv:in~
perm~t fees shall apply to any and all electrical installations
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not specifically mentioned in (B), (C) and (D) above. The !
wi ring cost shall be the cost to the owner of all labor, II
material and other costs to install the wiring system in-
cluding light fixtures, motor control equipment contained o~
factory ins~alled systems or otherwise installed. '<hen labc I
1 S perfo:rTflea by a homeowner, for un:! fOl-ml ty of fee such labe I
cost_s shall be based UDon tl1e market value of said labor I
nnd \.csea or reused mat~rials shall be basec. on fifty percent i
(50%) of new retail cost or actual cost, \o.Thichever is
greater. Motors and applicances need not be included.
l-\partmen t bui ldings with nine (9) or more units and mobile
home and recreational vehicle part service conductors and
feeders to the individual unit service switches or pedestal
come under this schedule.
*New addi tions I re....iring, addi tions of branch ci rcui ts or corr.plete
rewiring same as new construction .for nUJ~er of roo~s 111 which
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Reinspection fee . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring cost not exceeding $100.00 ...
Wiring cost over SlOO.OO but not exceedino
$500.00 . . . . . $10.00 plus 2% of total wiring co~t.
Wiring cost over $500.00 but not exceeding
$10,000.00 . $20.00 plus 1% of total wiring cost.
Wiring cost over $10,000.00 ... $115.00 plus 1/2 of If
of that portion of the wiring cost over $10,000.00.
Lawn Sprinkling and Limited Energy Permit Fees:
Residential lawn sprinkling systems .
Commercial lawn 'sprinkling systems
Limi ted energy '....i ring . . . . . . . .
Elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator
and moving walk -- electrical permit
only . . .
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Electrical Plan Check Fee
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check fees shall be based on twenty dollars ($20.00-) I
not to exceed twenty percent (20%) of the permit feel
at time plans are picke.: up at the Building Depart-_~
VALIDI7Y: Should any section, paragraph,_~en-I
tence, clause or phrase of this chapter be !
oe:::lared unconstitutional or invalid. for any reason or cause, t...'l1e
rUGninoer of said Chapter shall not be affected thereby and L'1e
same shall not invalidate or void the remainder of this Chapter.
All plan
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PENALTY: Any person violating t~e provisions
of this Chapter shall be deemed guilty of a
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Section 3. WHEREAS, there is an emergency tlJerefor, which
emergency is declared to exist, this Ordinance shall take effect
i and be in force and effect from and after its passage, approval
and publication as required by lav.'.
PASSED by the City Council and approved by the Mayor of the
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City of t1eridian, Ada County, Jeaho, this=<J.~Tday of ~____,
1984.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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AMBROSE,
FITZGERALD
& CROOKSTON
Attorneys and
Counselors
P.O. Box 427
Meridian, Idaho
83642
Telephone 888.4461
ORDINANCE NO. --L- 3,
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 3, ELECTRICAL CODE, REVISED
AND COMPILED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, AND
RE-ENACTING THE SAID TITLE 2, CHAPTER 3, TO BE ENTITLED ELECTRICAL
CODE TO READ AS SET FORTH HEREIN, AND TO BE EFFECTIVE UPON APPROVAL
HEREOF; ADOPTING THE 1984 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE.
WHEREAS, the City Council and the Mayor of the City of
Meridian, Idaho have concluded that it is in the best interest of
the City to repeal Title 2, Chapter 3, Electrical Code of the
Revised and Compiled Ordinances of the City of Meridian, Ada County,
and to enact the following which shall be known as Title 2, Chapter
3, Electrical Code which adopts by reference the 1984 National
Electrical Code, and shall be effective upon approval hereof,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
MERIDIAN, and the CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY,
IDAHO,
Section 1. That Title 2, Chapter 3, Electrical Code, is here
by repealed.
Section 2. That the following shall be enacted as Title 2,
Chapter 3, to be known as the Electrical Code, and shall read as
follows:
2-301 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ADOPTED: The National
Electrical Code of 1984 is hereby adopted with
the below -stated additions, which additions, if in conflict with
the National Electrical Code, shall overrule said Code:
(A) Buildings moved From One Location to Another: When a
building is moved from one location to another the service
entrance shall be inspected and made to conform to the
requirements of the current edition of the National
Electrical Code.
(B) Unfinished Studded Partitions: On November 2, 1963, the
State Electrical Board ruled that when unfinished studded
partitions are in place in residential basements, indicating
that the enclosed areas are intended for rooms, such enclosed
areas shall be considered as rooms. The wiring, including
receptacle outlets as required by Section 210-25(b) of the
National Electrical Code shall be installed before the wiring
of the building is approved.
(C) Supporting Partitions: When a residential basement is not
divided into separate rooms and only an unfinished supporting
partition is in place, at least two (2) outlets shall be
installed in such supporting partition, facing the area on
opposite sides of the partition.
(D) Utility and Storage Spaces: The requirement that receptacle
outlets be installed within six feet (6') from any wall
space in dwelling type occupancies (Section 210-25[b]
National Electrical Code) does not apply to hallways,
bathrooms, utility rooms, laundry rooms, furnace rooms and
storage spaces. The number of outlets in these areas is
optional, but adequate branch circuit capacity must be
provided for lighting and for all electrical equipment to
be installed in such areas without the use of extension
cords.
(E) Separation of Buildings by Fire walls: In general, the
National Electrical Code permits only one service to a
building. (Sections 230-21 and 230-2)
Article 100 of the National Electrical Code defines a
building as "A structure which stands alone or which is
cut off from adjoining structures by fire walls with all
openings therein protected by approved fire doors."
(F) For the purpose of determining the number of services which
may be run to a building or structure, a fire wall shall be
a masonry wall, not less than four inches (4") thick,
which extends from the foundation to the roof sheathing.
(Bulletin No. 52 issued June 1, 1966)
(G) Aluminum Conduit for Mast Type Services Prohibited: When the
service conduit is used as a mast to support the service drop
rigid steel conduit shall be used. Aluminum conduit will not
be approved for this purpose unless approved braces are
provided to relieve the conduit of horizontal strain. Guy
AMBROSE, wires will not be approved for this purpose.
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Attorneys and
Counselors
P.O. Box 427
Meridlan, Idaho
83642
Telephone 888.4461
(H) Installations at Over 600 Volts: Due to the many misunder-
standings and misinterpretations of the National Electrical Coi
requirements for conductors and service disconnects, etc.,
on installations of over six hundred (600) volts, it has
become necessary to require that all installations of voltages
over six hundred (600) volts that are customer owned or op-
erated must be submitted for prior plan approval to the
Electrical Board representative in the area in which the
installation is to be made,
Said National Electrical Code of 1984, three (3) copies of which
shall be on file at all times at the office of the Clerk of the
City and shall be made a part of the City ordinances as if set
out in length herein.
2-302 CITY LICENSE, STATE LICENSE AND BOND REQUIRED:
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or
corporation to carry on the business of electric wiring without
first having secured a State license and a City license to do so
and executing to the City a good and sufficient bond, signed by
some surety company authorized to transact business in the State of
Idaho, in the penal sum of one thousand dollars ($1_,000.00),
running to the City of Meridian, said bond to be approved by the
Mayor and Council and conditioned by the saving of said City,
harmless and free from all damages or costs by reason of the licen-
see's operation or his failure or neglect to properly perform any
duties incumbent upon him, and for faithful performance of the
laws of the State of Idaho and the City of Meridian,
2-303 PERSONS 14AKING OWN INSTALLATIONS: If an owner
wishes to do wiring in his own building, he may
do so without a State license, but he must first obtain a permit
as required by this Chapter; the City Electrical Inspector may re-
fuse to issue a permit to such person, if, in his estimation, such
person is not competent to install the electrical work to be done
under said permit applied for in accordance with the regulations
of this Chapter,
2-304 PERMIT REQUIRED; APPLICATION; ISSUANCE: It shall
be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation
to place or install in any building any wiring, apparatus or fix-
ture for the use of electric current for light, heat or power, or
to make any alterations or changes in, or additions to any wiring,
apparatus or fixtures for such use, without first obtaing from the
City Electrical Inspector a written permit to do such work. Such
AMBROSE, permit shall state the kind of work to be done and the amount, and
FITZGERALD shall cover only work so specified, The contractor, person, firm &CROOKSTON
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P.O. Box 427
Meridian, Idaho
83642
Telephone 888.4481
or corporation shall submit a plan of the wiring system to be
followed, if deemed necessary by the Electrical Inspector. Said
permit shall also state the location by street and number of the
building where such work is to be done, and shall be valid only
for the location stated. Provided,. however, that this Section
shall not be construed as requiring a permit for ordinary repairs
to old installations where the cost value of such repairs, includ-
ing material and labor, does not exceed eight dollars ($8,00), but
in all cases, the Electrical Inspector must be notified immediately
upon the completion of such work for his inspection and approval.
Fees for permits and inspections shall be fixed by the City Council.
2-305 INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS: It shall be the duty
of the City Electrical Inspector, or the State
Inspector if the City so chooses to inspect or cause to be inspected
any and all work for which permits have been issued within forty-
eight (48) hours (Sundays and holidays excluded) after time of
notice, in writing by the person doing the said work that same is
ready for inspection, which will not be considered ready for in-
spection and covering until all enclosed plumbing, steam heating,
furnace work and gas fittings are in place. Inspection shall,
when necessary, be made two (2) or three (3) times during progress
of installation; first when work is roughted in, and last, when
work is completed; and it shall be the duty of the City Electrical
Inspector or person qualified and delegated by him and his qualifie
representative to indicate inspection of any work by a tag or label
which shall state the date and whether first or final inspection
has been made and it shall be unlawful for any workman or other
person to lath or otherwise conceal any electrical wiring until
such first inspection tag has been placed.
(A) Upon application for inspection of any wiring apparatus, or
appliances as hereinafter provided, the City Electrical
Inspector shall after inspection and examination issue a
certificate showing the results of such examinations and
require to be made the necessary corrections.
(B) If the said City Electrical Inspector shall find any part of
any electric wiring apparatus or fixtures in or on any build-
ing in the City to have been installed without a permit or
not in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter or to
be dangerous to life or property, the City Electrical Inspec-
tor shall have the right and power and it is hereby made his
duty to disconnect such defective wiring and place a seal
upon it. He shall at the same time give written notice of
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After such disconnected wiring, apparatus, or fixtures have
been put in the condition required by this Chapter, the seal
or seals so placed shall be removed by said City Electrical
Inspector, It shall be unlawful for any person to use any
current, through, or by means of such disconnected wiring,
apparatus or fixtures or to attach other wires for the supply
of current to such disconnected wiring, apparatus or fixtures
or to attach other wires for the supply of current to such
disconnected wiring, apparatus or fixtures or to remove,
break or deface any seal so placed.
2-306 INSTALLATION OF METERS AND OUTSIDE
WIRING:
(A) Meters must be placed in a dry place, free ,from vibration and
accessible to the meter readers, testers and inspectors at
all times. Under no circumstances will meters be installed
in bathroom, bedroom, clothes closets, over doors, in
stairways, attics or places likely to cause the visits to
the meters to be an annoyance to the occupants.
(B) Meters shall be installed on the outside of buildings at a
height of not less than five feet (51) or not more than six
feet (61) from the ground. In office buildings, apartment
buildings, and commercial buildings of multiple occupancy,
meters may be mounted inside, providing a readily accessible
place is provided for meters and service equipment. Said
meters and service equipment shall be kept free and clear
of all obstructions.
2-307 SPECIFICATIONS OF SERVICE WIRES: All
buildings hereafter erected to be used
for public purposes such as, but not limited to, churches, stores,
halls, school buildings, garages, manufacturing establishments,
auto camps, and gas service stations must be wired in conduit, or
permissible metallic covered wire. All provisions herein are
effective on final passage and approval and not retroactive,
2-308 CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION: Upon the
completion of the wiring in or on any
building and prior to being covered up in any fashion, it shall be
the duty of the corporation, copartnership, firm or individual do-
ing the same to notify the City Electrical Inspector, who shall
inspect the wiring within three (3) working days after the notifi-
AMBROSE, cation to him that the wiring has been Fcompleted;. if the City
& CROOKSTON p Electrical Inspector does not inspect within three (3) days, the
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wiring may be covered; however, the licensee shall still be
required to obtain the certificate of inspection; if the wiring is
approved by the City Electrical Inspector, he shall issue a certifi-
cate of proper inspection which shall contain the date of such
inspection and an outline of the result; and it shall be unlawful
for any person, firm, copartnership or corporation to turn on or
connect the current with such installation until such certificate
shall be issued; and it shall be unlawful to make any change,
alteration or extension in or to the wiring of any building after
inspection without first notifying said City Electrical Inspector
and procuring a permit therefor.
2-309 RIGHT TO ENTER PREMISES: The City Electrical
Inspector shall have the right to enter any
premises at all reasonable hours for the purpose of inspecting the
same.
2-310 DAMAGE NOT ASSUMED BY CITY: This Chapter
shall not be construed to relieve from or
lessen the responsibility of any person owning, operating or in-
stalling any electrical wires, appliances, apparatus, construction
or equipment for damages to anyone injured or damaged either in
person or property by any defect therein: nor shall said City or
any agent thereof be held as assuming such liability by reason of
inspection authorized herein or certificate of inspection issued by
the City Electrical Inspector.
2-311 LICENSE FEES: Before any license is issued,
the applicant shall pay to the City Clerk a
license fee in accordance with the following schedule:
Electrical Contractor $ 40.00
Journeyman Electrician 10.00
Apprentice Electrician None
2-312 EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL OF LICENSES: All
licenses shall expire upon and shall be
renewed not later than December 31 of each year.
2-313 INSPECTION FEES: Before any inspection is
undertaken, the applicant shall pay to the
City Clerk an inspection fee in accordance with the following
schedule:
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1. RESIDENTIAL: (A)
New Construction (B)
1 room . .
. . $10.00
2.rooms
11.00
3 rooms
12.00
4 rooms
13.00
5 rooms
14.00
6 rooms
15.00
7
rooms
. . . $16.00
8
rooms
17.00
9
rooms
18.00
10
rooms
. . . 19.00
11
rooms
. . . 20.00
12
rooms
or more 21.00
Included shall be all finished and unfinished rooms, including
basements, residential garages, carports, etc. (areas such as
a combination kitchen -dining area shall be counted as a room
for each indicated use) . Apartment buildings with up to eight
(8) units come under this schedule. Each building shall
require a separate permit and each unit in the building shall
be counted as an individual residence.*
Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs and Spas (C) . . . . $15.00
Service Equipment Permit Feeds (D)
Installation of new service entrance equipment or any change
in service entrance conductors and/or the installation of new
circuit panel, subpanel or main disconnect (includes mobile
homes) .
To all services . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00
Air conditioner & condenser unit
of heat pump . . • . • • • • • 10.00
Temporary service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00
Electric Space Heating Permit Fees**(E)
1-20 kw . . . . . . . . . . • $10.00
Over 20 kw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00
**NOTE: These fees are in addition to the fees for general
wiring covered in B and C above.
2. C01MERCIAL : (F)
Commercial, industrial or other permit fees. The following
permit fees shall apply to any and all electrical installations
*Neva additions, rewiring, additions of branch circuits or complete
rewiring same as new construction for number of rooms in which
wiring is done.
not specifically mentioned in (B) , (C) and (D)' above. The
wiring cost shall be the cost to the owner of all labor,
material and other costs to install the wiring system in-
cluding light fixtures, motor control equipment contained on
factory installed systems or otherwise installed. When labor
is performed by a homeowner, for uniformity of fee such labor
costs shall be based upon the market value of said labor
and used or reused materials shall be based on fifty percent
(500) of new retail cost or actual cost, whichever is
greater. Motors and applicances need not be included.
Apartment buildings with nine (9) or more units and mobile
home and recreational vehicle part service conductors and
feeders to the individual unit service switches or pedestal
come under this schedule.
Reinspection fee . . . . . . . . . . $10.00
Wiring cost not exceeding �$100.00 . . . . . . 10.00
Wiring cost over $100.00 but not exceeding
$500.00 . . . . . $10.00 plus 20 of. total wiring cost.
Wiring cost over $500.00 but not exceeding
$10,000.00 .. $20.00 plus to of total wiring cost.
Wiring cost over$10,000.00 . . . $115.00 plus 1/2 of to
of that portion of the wiring cost over $10,000.00.
Lawn Sprinkling and Limited Energy Permit Fees:
Residential lawn sprinkling systems . . . . . . $10.00
Commercial lawn sprinkling systems . . See (E) above
Limited energy wiring . . . . . . . . . . See (E) above
Elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator
and moving walk -- electrical permit
only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See (E) above
Electrical Plan Check Fee
All plan check fees shall be based on twenty dollars ($20.00)
per hour not to exceed twenty percent (200) of the permit fee
and paid at time plans are picked up at the Building Depart-
ment.
2-314 VALIDITY: Should any section, paragraph, sen-
tence, clause or phrase of this chapter be
declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason or cause, the
remainder of said Chapter shall not be affected thereby and the
same shall not invalidate or void the remainder of this Chapter,
AMBROSE,
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&CROOKSTON Y Person i of this Chapter shall be deemed guilty of a
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Section 3. WHEREAS, there is an emergency therefor, which
emergency is declared to exist, this Ordinance shall take effect
and be in force and effect from and after its passage, approval
and publication as required by law.
PASSED by the City Council and approved by the Mayor of the
City of Meridian, Ada County, Idaho, this')-!T- day of
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1984.
ATTEST:
JA K NI EMANN , ./CITY CLERK
AMBROSE,
FITZGERALD
BCROOKSTON
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Counselors
P.O. Box 427
Meridian, Idaho
83642
Telephone 888.4461
APPROVED:
U-INT P. ICINSGF RD�J'