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ELECTRICAL CODE:

11-6.1 Electrical Code Adopted:

Except as provided herein, the 2019 Edition of the California Electrical Code, as promulgated and published by the National Fire Protection Association, Inc., including any California amendments and adopted annexes thereof, is hereby adopted by reference as though fully set forth herein, and shall constitute and is hereby established as “The Electrical Code of the City of Lynwood” (“electrical code” herein). A copy of the 2019 Edition of the California Electrical Code has been deposited in the office of the city clerk and shall at all times be maintained by the city clerk for use and examination by the public. (Ord. #1730, §5)

11-6.2 Permit Fees:

a.    Before any permit required by this section is issued, the applicant must pay to the community development department a fee in an amount established by resolution of the city council.

b.    If any person has obtained a permit or paid a plan checking fee, and no portion of the work or construction covered by that permit has commenced, or that permit has been canceled without any work being done, the permittee, upon presentation to the building official of a written request, will be entitled to a refund. All refunds are subject to prior approval by the city manager. (Code 1972 §11-3; Ord. #1249, §1; Ord. #1427, §3)

11-6.3 Appeals:

a.    The board of appeals, as established by subsection 11-1.2 of this chapter, shall also function as the appeals board for the purpose of hearing and deciding appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretations of the electrical code. The authority and procedures of the board of appeals in matters relating to the electrical code shall be as set forth in section 11-1.2 of this chapter.

b.    Appeals to the board of appeals shall be processed and determined in accordance with the provisions contained in subsection 11-1.2 of this chapter. (Code 1972 §11-4; Ord. #1249, §1; Ord. #1427, §3)

11-6.4 Violations And Penalties:

Any person violating any of the provisions of the electrical code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day, or portion thereof, during which any violation of any provision of the electrical code is committed, continued or permitted. Upon conviction, any such violation shall be punishable as provided for in chapter 1 of this code. (Code 1972 §11-5; Ord. #1249, §1; Ord. #1427, §3; Ord. #1601, §2)