ARTICLE III. ELECTRICAL CODE

DIVISION 1. GENERALLY

22-61 Purpose.

The purpose of this article is to provide standards for electrical installations and electrical wiring in the city, in order to protect the public safety and welfare.

(Ord. No. 1981, § 1(10-2), 9-3-91)

22-62 Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Board means the electrical examining and appeals board, which consists of six members to be appointed by the mayor and approved by the city council, as provided in this article.

Electrical contractor means any person, firm, association, copartnership or corporation, and their legal successors, licensed to engage in the business of erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, servicing or altering electrical wiring and/or equipment.

Electrical equipment means materials such as conductors, fittings, devices, appliances, fixtures, apparatus and the like, used as part of, or in connection with, an electrical installation.

Electrical official means any employee of the electrical section, division of building and safety engineering, department of community development, designated an inspector by the city, who shall hold a valid journeyman electrical license, and shall be registered pursuant to Act No. 54 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1986 (MCL 338.2301 et seq., MSA 5.2949(32) et seq.), as amended, and known as the Building Officials and Inspectors Registration Act.

Electrical wiring means all wiring, generating equipment, fixtures, appliances and appurtenances in connection with the generation, distribution and utilization of electrical energy and including service entrance wiring as defined by the 1990 Edition of the National Electrical Code, as amended.

Emergency systems means the installation, operation and maintenance of circuits, systems and equipment intended to supply illumination and power in the event of failure of the normal supply, or in the event of accident to elements of a system supplying power and illumination essential for safety to life and/or property.

Journeyman or master electrician means any person who engages in the trade of installing, maintaining, repairing, servicing or altering electrical equipment, and who has the necessary qualifications, training, experience and technical knowledge to supervise the installation of wiring and equipment in accordance with the regulations governing such work, and who is so classified by a license received through experience and testing by the state or a local testing authority.

Minor repair work means the replacement of lights, fixtures, switches and/or receptacles on existing 15 or 20 ampere circuits (up to $200.00 value).

NEC means the National Electrical Code, current edition, as adopted in this article by the city.

(Ord. No. 2001, § 1(10-5), 4-5-93)

Cross reference—Definitions generally, § 1-2.

22-63 Liability.

This article shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the liability of any person owning, operating, controlling or installing any electrical equipment from damages to anyone injured by any defect therein nor shall the city or its agents be held as assuming any liability by reason of any inspection authorized in this article.

(Ord. No. 2001, § 1(10-22), 4-5-93)

22-64 Adoption by reference.

(a)    The 1999 Edition of the National Electrical Code, along with any subsequent amendments or supplements as promulgated by the State of Michigan, with Technical Amendments approved and recommended by the State of Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes, is hereby adopted as the enforcing authority of this ordinance by reference, as set forth herein, and shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.

(b)    Violation of any provisions of this article herein adopted shall be deemed a municipal civil infraction, punishable by a fine of not less than $100.00 or more than $500.00, plus any costs, damages, expenses, or other sanctions. This article is further subject to the repeat offense provision, section 86-501(2) of this Code. Further, each day on which any violation of this section continues constitutes a separate offense and shall be subject to penalties or sanctions as a separate offense. In addition to any other remedies available at law, the city may bring in the local district court an injunction or other process against a person or company to restrain, prevent, or abate any violation of this article.

(c)    Violation of any provisions of this section herein adopted shall be deemed a municipal civil infraction, punishable by a fine of not less than $100.00 or more than $500.00, plus any costs, damages, expenses, and other sanctions. This section is further subject to the repeat offense provision, subsection 86-501(2) of this Code. Further, each day on which any violation of this section continues constitutes a separate offense and shall be subject to penalties or sanctions as a separate offense. In addition to any other remedies available at law, the city may bring in the local district court an injunction or other process against a person or company to restrain, prevent, or abate any violation of this section.

(Ord. No. 1981, § 1(10-1), 9-3-91; Ord. No. 2001, § 1(10-23), 4-5-93; Ord. No. 2067, §§ 1.01, 4.01, 9-18-97; Ord. No. 2140, § 1, 7-18-02)

22-65 Contractor registration.

Every electrical contractor shall register his license with the City before work is commenced. Registration shall be renewed each license year. The fee shall not be prorated. The City Council shall from time to time by resolution establish the annual registration fee for electrical contractor, sign and alarm contractor, and sign and alarm specialist.

(Ord. No. 2308, § 1(b), 8-12-13)

22-66—22-100 Reserved.

Editor’s note—Ord. No. 2305, § 1, adopted August 12, 2013, repealed §§ 22-66—22-71, which pertained to the electrical code and derived from Ord. No. 2001, §§ 1(10-17)—(10-19), (10-21), (10-24) and (10-26), adopted April 5, 1993.

DIVISION 2. ELECTRICAL EXAMINING AND APPEALS BOARD

22-101—22-130 Reserved.

Editor’s note—Ord. No. 2241, § 1, adopted January 13, 2012, repealed §§ 22-101—22-105, which pertained to the electrical examining and appeals board and derived from Ord. No. 2002, §§ 10-29—10-31(e), adopted April 5, 1993.

DIVISION 3. LICENSING OF CONTRACTORS

22-131—22-155 Reserved.

Editor’s note—Ord. No. 2305, § 1, adopted August 12, 2013, repealed §§ 22-131—22-134, which pertained to contractor licensing and derived from Ord. No. 2001, § 1(10-25), adopted April 5, 1993, and Ord. No. 2002, §§ 10-32, 10-32(b)(3) and 10-32(b)(5), adopted April 5, 1993.

DIVISION 4. PERMIT

22-156—22-185 Reserved.

Editor’s note—Ord. No. 2305, § 1, adopted August 12, 2013, repealed §§ 22-156—22-164, which pertained to electrical permits and derived from Ord. No. 2001, §§ 1(10-6)—(10-13) and (10-27), adopted April 5, 1993.

DIVISION 5. INSPECTION

22-186—22-200 Reserved.

Editor’s note—Ord. No. 2305, § 1, adopted August 12, 2013, repealed §§ 22-186—22-189, which pertained to electrical inspections and derived from Ord. No. 2001, §§ 1(10-14)—(10-16) and (10-20), adopted April 5, 1993.

DIVISION 6. ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS

22-201—22-225 Reserved.

Editor’s note—Ord. No. 2305, § 1, adopted August 12, 2013, repealed §§ 22-201—22-214, which pertained to electrical regulations and derived from Ord. No. 2045, §§ 1—10 and 12—15, adopted June 27, 1996.