Chapter 20.08 ELECTRICAL CODE


Section 20.08.080 Applicability to persons and entities.

    1. Owner-occupants of single-family dwellings.  The following work activities are exempt from permit and inspection requirements of this chapter:
        a.    Repair or replacement of existing materials, such as:
            (1) Receptacle outlets;
            (2) Light fixtures;
            (3) Light switches;
            (4) Ceiling fans;
            (5) Any similar existing fixture, appliance or mechanism for which electrical supply wiring is currently in place and the work consists merely of removing the existing fixture and installing a similar new fixture in the same location.
    2. Owners and managers of rental dwellings.  No work activities are exempt from permit and inspection requirements of this chapter.
        a.    Exception.  An owner, within a twelve month period, may repair or replace the following existing fixtures, appliances or mechanisms for which electrical supply wiring is currently in place and the work consists only of removing the existing fixture and installing a similar new fixture in the same location:
            (1) No more than three receptacle outlets;
            (2) No more than three light fixtures;
            (3) No more than three light switches;
            (4) No more than three ceiling fans;
        b.    This section does not apply to retrofitting projects or replacement of lighting systems.
    3. Tenants of rental dwellings.  No work activities are exempt from permit and inspection requirements of this chapter.
    4. Owners and managers of commercial and industrial buildings.  No work activities are exempt from permit and inspection requirements of this chapter.
        a.    Exception.  An owner, within a twelve month period, may repair or replace the following existing fixtures, appliances or mechanisms for which electrical supply wiring is currently in place and the work consists only of removing the existing fixture and installing a similar new fixture in the same location:
            (1)   No more than three receptacle outlets;
            (2)   No more than three light fixtures;
            (3)   No more than three light switches;
            (4)   No more than three ceiling fans;
        b. This section shall not be interpreted to allow unlicensed persons to perform retrofitting projects or replacement of lighting systems.
    5.    Tenants of commercial and industrial buildings.  No work activities are exempt from permit and inspection requirements of this chapter.
    6.    Licensed and registered contractors.  Licensed electrical contractors may perform all electrical work regulated by this chapter utilizing licensed master, journeyman and apprentice electricians.  The following work activities are exempt from permit and inspection requirements of this chapter:
        a. Repair or replacement of existing materials, such as:
            (1) No more than three receptacle outlets;
            (2) No more than three light fixtures;
            (3) No more than three light switches;
            (4) No more than three ceiling fans;
            (5) Any similar existing fixture, appliance or mechanism for which electrical supply wiring is currently in place and the work consists only of removing the existing fixture and installing a similar new fixture in the same location.
        b. New installation of the following:
            (1) Up to three new duplex receptacles;
            (2) Up to three new light fixtures and switches;
            (3) Dedicated outlets and connection of the following:
                (A) Range
                (B) Dryer
                (C) Water heater
                (D) Single-family residential furnace
                (E) Single-family residential central air conditioner
                (F) Single phase motors up to 10 hp
        c. This section shall not be interpreted to allow retrofitting projects or replacement of lighting systems without the issuance of an electrical permit.
    7. Manufacturers’ representatives are allowed to terminate wiring, test, and start up equipment being installed or modified. (Ord. 2000-9110; 97/U-6146)