Section 20.08.170 Permits for electrical work.

No applications shall be received or permits issued for the installation, alteration or repair of any electrical equipment or to any person, firm or corporation unless the applicant is the holder of a State of Iowa Electrical Contractor’s license entitling such applicant to secure permits for and to execute the work described in the application for the permit. No electrical work as defined in this chapter shall be done unless an application has been received and a permit issued by the inspection services division. Applications for electrical permits shall be submitted by the holder of the electrical contractor’s license doing the work. The application shall be on forms supplied by the inspection services division and shall include the following information: correct address and description of the work to be done, the ampacity, voltage, phase, number of service conductors, number of meters to be installed and removed for the electrical service and other necessary information. A permit shall be issued if the electrical work, as proposed in the application for a permit, meets the requirements of this code. If sketches, plans and specifications are requested by the manager or his authorized agent or representative, they must meet the requirements of these chapters. A separate permit shall be obtained for each building or portion thereof not completed under one contract.

Every electrical permit issued under the provisions of this chapter shall expire by limitation and become null and void, if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced within one hundred twenty days from the issuance of such permit, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after work is commenced for a period of one hundred twenty days except for conditions beyond the contractor's control such as weather, strikes, etc. Where existing structures are rewired or additions are made to existing electrical wiring, every electrical permit issued under provision of this chapter shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced within sixty days from the issuance of such permit or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after work is commenced for a period of sixty days except for conditions beyond the contractor's control such as weather, strikes, etc. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be obtained and the fee shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit. (Ord. 2009-0274; 97/U-6146)