9-5-20: WORK EXEMPT FROM PERMIT:

Exemption from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of the jurisdiction.

   A.   In one- and two-family dwellings, permits shall not be required for the following:

      1.   Listed cord-and-plug connected temporary decorative lighting or the plug-in connection of approved portable electrical equipment.

      2.   Replacement of branch circuit overcurrent devices of the required capacity, matching manufacturer, or approved listing, in the same location.

      3.   Electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus, or equipment operating at less than twenty five (25) volts and not capable of supplying more than fifty (50) watts of energy.

      4.   Minor repair work such as the replacement of same or similar, code compliant, receptacles, switches, lamps, luminaires, and overcurrent devices without alteration or relocation.

   B.   In other than one- and two family dwellings, permits shall not be required for the following:

      1.   Listed cord-and-plug connected temporary decorative lighting or the plug-in connection of approved portable electrical equipment.

      2.   Repairs And Maintenance: Minor repair work such as the replacement of same or similar, code compliant, receptacles, switches, lamps, luminaires, and overcurrent devices without alteration or relocation.

      3.   Electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus, or equipment operating at less than twenty-five (25) volts and not capable of supplying more than fifty (50) watts of energy.

      4.   Radio And Television Transmitting Stations: The provisions of this code shall not apply to electrical equipment used for radio and television transmissions, excluding the equipment and wiring for a power supply and the installations of towers and antennas which does require a permit.

      5.   Temporary Testing Systems: A permit shall not be required for the installation of any temporary system required for the testing or servicing of electrical equipment or apparatus. (Ord. 43-20, 12-1-2020, eff. 1-1-2021; amd. Ord. 6-25, 2-25-2025)