HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-12 Amending Chapter 4 of City Code Concerning Electrical Regulations ORDINANCE NO.2011-12
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4
OF THE EDINA CITY CODE CONCERNING
ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS
THE CITY OF EDINA ORDAINS:
Section 1. Chapter 4 of the Edina City Code is amended by adding Section 412 to provide as
follows:
Section 412—Electrical Regulations
412.01 Purpose;Application of this Section
Subd. 1 The purpose of this Section is to implement the provisions of the Minnesota State Building
Code and Minnesota Rules Chapter 1315 which adopts the National Electrical Code.
Subd.2 The provisions of this Section 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 Section 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 Section.
Subd.3 As used in this Section, "reasonably safe to persons and property"as applied to 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.
Subd.4 For purposes of interpretation of the provisions of this Section,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 Section.
412.02 Electrical Inspector,Qualifications and Appointment
Subd. 1 Creation;Qualifications: There is hereby created the office of Electrical Inspector. The
person chosen to fill the office 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
Standards Association;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.
A. Licensed Inspector: The electrical inspector shall be a licensed master or journeymen
electrician as defined under Minnesota Statutes.
B. Duties of the Electrical Inspector: It shall be the duty of the Inspector to enforce the provisions
of this Section. The Inspector shall, upon application,grant permits for the installation or
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alteration of electrical equipment,and shall make inspections of electrical installations,all as
provided in this Section. The Inspector shall keep complete records of all permits issued,
inspections and reinsertions made and other official work performed in accordance with the
provisions of this Section.
C. 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.
D. 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, reinsertion 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 or any longer period that may be 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.
412.03 Standards for Electrical Equipment Installation
Subd. 1 All installations of electrical equipment shall be reasonably safe to persons and property
and in conformity with the provisions of this Section 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 a testing agency.
Subd.2 Conformity of installations of electrical equipment with applicable regulations set forth 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 Section 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.
Subd.3 The Electrical Inspector may,with approval of the Building Official,authorize installations of
special wiring methods other than herein provided for.
Subd.4 Buildings or structures moved from without to within and within the limits of the City shall
conform to all of the requirements of this Code for new buildings or structures.
Subd. 5 Existing buildings or structures hereafter changed in use shall conform in all respects to the
requirements of this Code for the new use.
412.04 Connections to Installations
Subd. 1 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.
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Subd.2 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.
412.05 Permits and Inspectors
Subd. 1 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
licensed 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.
Subd. 2 Public Service Corporation Exception: No permit shall be required for electrical
installations of equipment owned, leased,operated or maintained by a public service corporation
which 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.
Subd.3 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 been 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 Section and upon payment of an inspection fee as set forth in this Section of the
Section.
Subd.4 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 Section,a permit for such
electrical installation shall be issued.
Subd.5 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.
Subd.6 Inspection Fees:
A. Permits Required: Before commencing any installation of any work regulated by this Section,a
permit therefore shall be secured from the Building Department and the fee for such permit
paid.The fess schedule set forth in Minnesota Statutes§32613.37 is adopted by reference and
incorporated herein. No such permit shall be issued to do any of the work or make any
installation regulated by this Section except to persons licensed to do such work under the
terms of this Section. 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.
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B. Fees Double,When:Should any person begin work of any kind,such as set forth in this Section,
or for which a permit from the Electrical Inspector is required by ordinance,without having
secured the necessary permit therefore from the Inspector of Buildings 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.
C. 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.
Subd.8 Electrical Inspections:
A. At regular intervals,the Electrical Inspector shall visit all premises where work may be 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 conformity with the provisions of this Section,after the fee required
has been paid.
B. 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.
C. If upon inspection,the installation is not found to be fully in conformity with the provisions of
this Section,the Electrical Inspector shall at once forward to the person making the installation
a written notice stating the defects which have been found to exist.
Section 2. This ordinance is effective on July 1, 2011.
First Reading: June 21, 2011
Second Reading: Waived
Published: August 4, 2011
. 60�w /)Attest Debra A. nen, ity I k James B. ov anmayor
Please publish in the Edina Sun Current on:Thursday,August 4, 2011
Send two affidavits of publication.
Bill to Edina City Clerk
City of Edina such business. ception: No permit shall be required for
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D.Authority of Electrical Inspector: The
(Official Publication) owned,leased,operated or maintained
Inspector shall have the right during rea- by a public service corporation which is
ORDINANCE NO.2011-12 sonable hours to enter any building or used by said corporation in the perfor-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING premises in the discharge of his official mance of its function as a utility,except
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CHAPTER 4 duties,or for the purpose of making any that such electrical installation shall con-
OF THE EDINA CITY CODE inspection,reinsertion or test of electrical form to the minimum standards of the Na-
CONCERNING equipment contained therein or its instal- tional Electrical Safety Code.
ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS lation. When any electrical equipment is
ME D 1 Q THE CITY OF EDINA ORDAINS: found by the Inspector to be dangerous Subd.3 Ownership: Ownership of any
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION Section 1. Chapter 4 of the Edina City to persons or property because it is de- transmission or distribution lines or ap-
Code is amended Chapter
adding Section 412 fective or defectively installed,the person purtenances thereto, including, but not
to provide as follows: responsible for the electrical equipment limited to, transformers, shall not be
STATE OF MINNESOTA ) shall be notified in writing and shall make transferred by a public service corpora-
Section 412—Electrical Regulations any changes or repairs required in the tion to any person,except another fran-
ss. judgment of the Inspector to place such chised public service corporation dealing
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN 412.01 Purpose;Application of this Sec- equipment in safe condition.If such work in electric energy for distribution and
tion is not completed within fifteen(15)days sale,without a permit first having been is-
Richard Hendrickson, beingdui Subd.1 The purpose of this Section is to or any longer period that may be speci- sued therefore by the City. Such permit
Y sworn on implement the provisions of the Min- fied by the Inspector in said notice,the In- shall be issued only after the facilities to
an oath,states or affirms that he is the Chief nesota State Building Code and Min- spector shall have the authority to dis- be transferred have been inspected and
Financial Officer of the newspaper(s)known nesota Rules Chapter 1315 which connect or order discontinuance of elec- approved as provided in this Section and
adopts the National Electrical Code. trical service to said electrical equipment. upon payment of an inspection fee as set
as In cases of emergency where necessary forth in this Section of the Section.
Edina Sun-Current Subd.2 The provisions of this Section for safety to persons and property, or Subd.4 Application and Plans: Applica-
shall apply to all installations of electrical where electrical equipment may interfere tion for such permit,describing the elec
conductors, fittings, devices, fixtures with the work of the Fire Department,the -
trical work to be done,shall be made i
hereinafter referred to as "electrical Inspector shall have the authority to dis- writing,to the City n the person so reg-
equipment",within or on public and pri- connect or cause disconnection immedi- istered to do such work.The application
and has full knowledge of the facts stated vate buildings and premises,with the fol- ately of any electrical equipment. shall be accompanied by such plans,
below: lowing general exceptions. The to the 412.03 Standards for Electrical Equip- specifications and schedules as may be
sions of this Section s not apply to the ment Installation q p necessary to determine whetherthe(A)The newspaper has complied with all of installations in mines,snips,railway cars, y
the requirements constituting uallfiaircraft,automotive equipment or the in- Subd. 1 All installations of electrical electrical installation as described will be
q g q ca- stallations or equipment em I ed b a in conformity with all the legal require-
tion as a qualified newspaper as rOVld- p y equipment shall be reasonably safe to ments.The fees for electrical inspection
qP railway,electric or communication utility persons and property and in conformity as set forth in this Section shall accom-
ed by Minn. Stat. §331A.02, §331A.07 in me exercise of its functions as a utility, with the provisions of this Section and the an such a lication. If app
licant has
except as otherwise provided in this Sec- applicable statutes of the State and all or- p y pp
and other applicable laws as amended. tion. ders,rules and regulations issued bthe complied with all of the provisions of this
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B The printed public notice that is attached authority equipment thereof.All electrical iSection,a permit for such electrical in-
stallation shall be issued.
was published in said newspaper(s) sonablysafe topersons and property"as shall be listed and labeled by a testing
applied to electrical installations and agency. Subd.5 Concealment: All electrical in-
stallations which involve the conceal-
electrical equipment means safe to use in Subd.2 Conformity of installations of
week(s);it was first published on Thurs- the service for which the installation or electrical equipment with applicable reg- melt of wiring or equipment shall have a
day,the 4 day of August equipment is intended without unneces- ulations set forth in the current National mentg wherein the Inns on ector shall be dulrior to l
nary hazard to life,limb or property. Electrical Code as adopted by the Min- notified in advance,Inspector
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2011, and was thereafter printed and Subd.4 For purposes of interpretation of nesota Rules shall be prima facie evi- Sunday and holidays. g
published on every Thursday to and in- the provisions of this Section,the most dence that such installations are reason-
cludin Thursday, the da of recently published edition of the National ably safe to persons and property. Non- Subd.6 Inspection Fees:
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compliance with Electrical Code shall be prima facie evi- compA.Permits Required:Before commenc-
2011;and printed dence of the definitions and scope of Section or the National Electrical Code ing any installation of any work regulated
below is a co Of the lower case alpha- words and terms used in this Section. as adopted by the Minnesota Rules shall b this Section,a permit therefore shall
PY P be prima facie evidence that the installa- y
bet from A to Z, both inclusive,which Is 412.02 Electrical Inspector, Qualifica- tion is not reasonably safe to persons and be secured from the Building Department
tions and Appointment property. and the fee for such permit paid.The fess
hereby acknowledged as being the size schedule set forth in Minnesota Statutes
and kind of type used in the composition Subd.1 Creation;Qualifications:There is Subd.3 The Electrical Inspector may, §3266.37 is adopted by reference and
hereby created the office of Electrical In- with approval of the Building Official,au- incorporated herein.No such permit shall
and publication of the notice: Spector.The person chosen to fill the of- thorize installations of special wiring be issued to do any of the work or make
fice of Electrical Inspector shall be of methods other than herein provided for. any installation regulated by this Section
abcdefghijklmnopgrstuvwxyz good moral character, shall be pos- Subd.4 Buildings or structures moved except to persons licensed to do such
sessed of such executive ability as is req- g work under the terms of this Section.
from without to within and within the lim-
uisite for the performance of his duties iHolders of a contractor's license shall not
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its othe City shall conform to all of the
and shall have a thorough knowledge of obtain permits for electrical work unless
the standard materials and methods requirements of this Code for new build- the work is supervised by them and is
used in the installation of electrical equip- ings or structures.
performed by workers employed by them
melt;shall be well versed in approved Subd.5 Existing buildings or structures or their firm.
BY: +� methods of construction for safety to per- hereafter changed in use shall conform ing.Fees Double,When:Should an per-
all and property;the statutes of the all respects to the requirements of this y p
CFO State relating to electrical work and any Code for the new use. son begin work of any kind,such as set
orders,rules and regulations issued by forth in this Section,or for which a permit
authority thereof;and the National Elec- 412.04 Connections to Installations from the Electrical Inspector is required
trical Code as approved by the American Subd.1 It shall be unlawful for an by ordinance,without having secured the
Standards Association;shall have two(2) y per- necessary permit therefore from the In-
Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed years' experience as an electrical in- son to make connections from a supply Spector of Buildings either previous to or
before me on this 4 da Of spector or five(5)years'experience in of electricity to any electrical equipment during the day of the commencement of
Y the installation of electrical equipment, n for the installation of which a permit is re- any such work,or on the next succeed-
August 2011. a graduate mechanical or electrical engi- quired or which has been disconnected ing day where such work is commenced
neer with two(2)years of practical engi- or ordered to be disconnected by the on a Saturday or on a Sunday or a holi-
Electrical Inspector. da he shall,when subsequently secur-
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Subd.2 The public or private utility pro- ing such permit,be required to pay dou-
A.Licensed Inspector: The electrical in- ble the fees provided for such permit.
spector shall be a licensed master or siding services shall disconnect the
journeymen electrician as defined under same upon a written order from the considers
C.Additional Fees and/or Shortages:Ast
Notary Public Minnesota Statutes. trical Inspector,if the Inspector considers be received
fees and/or he fee shortages must
Y any electrical installation unsafe to life be received by the City within fourteen
B.Duties of the Electrical Inspector: It and property or installed contrary to this (14)days of written notice. If additional
Eqqshall be the duty of the Inspector to en- Code• fees and/or fee shortages are not re-
O I A N E L (_L I A S O N force the provisions of this Section. The ceived within fourteen(14)days of notice,
Inspector shall, upon application, rant 412.05 Permits and Inspectors
p p pp g permits for electrical installations will not
r;0TARY PunLir, ra1riNrs0TA permits for the installation or alteration of Subd.1 Permit Required: An electrical be accepted by the City until such time as
�1111�, F x ;p 5 electrical equipment,and shall make in- permit is required for each installation,al- the additional fees and/or fee shortages
spections of electrical installations,all as teration, addition or repair of electrical are received.
provided in this Section. The Inspector work for light,heat and power within the Subd.8 Electrical Inspections:
shall keep complete records of all permits limits of the City. Permits for the installa-
issued, inspections and reinsertions tion of electrical work in new structures A.At regular intervals,the Electrical In-
made and other official work performed shall only be issued to electrical contrac- spector shall visit all premises where
in accordance with the provisions of this tors duly licensed by the State. Permits work may be done under annual permits
Section. for the installation,alteration,addition or and shall inspect all electrical equipment
C.No Financial Interest: It shall be un- repair of electrical work in existing struc- installed under such a permit since the
the tures shall only be issued to electrical day of his last previous inspection,and
lawful for the Inspector to engage in
sale,installation or maintenance of theec- contractors duly licensed by the State or shall issue a certificate of approval for
trical equipment,directly or indirectly,and to resident owners of property where the such work as is found to be in conformity
the Inspector shall have no financial in- work is to be done. with the provisions of this Section,after
terest in any concern engaged in any Subd.2 Public Service Corporation Ex- the fee required has been paid.
B.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 no-
tify 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,Sun-
days and holidays, shall have elapsed
from the time of such scheduled inspec-
tion;provided,that on large installations
where the concealment of equipment
proceeds continuously, the person in-
stalling the electrical equipment shall
give the Electrical Inspector due notice
and inspections shall be made periodi-
cally during the progress of the work.
C.If upon inspection,the installation is
not found to be fully in conformity with the
provisions of this Section,the Electrical
Inspector shall at once forward to the per-
son making the installation a written no-
tice stating the defects which have been
found to exist.
Section 2. This ordinance is effective
on July 1,2011.
First Reading:June 21,2011
Second Reading:Waived
Published:August 4,2011
Attest
Debra A.Mangan,City Clerk
James B.Hovland,Mayor
(Aug.4,2011)D1-Ord2011-12