Chapter IV · Buildings and Construction

Article 6. Electrical Code

Sections 4-601 to 4-607 · 7 sections

4-601 National electric code incorporated.

The 2014 National Electric Code (NEC), NFPA-70, published by the National Fire Protection Association is hereby incorporated by reference as though fully set out herein. Not less than three copies of the National Electric Code shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk for inspection by and use of the public at all reasonable business hours. The filed copies shall be marked or stamped “Official copy as Incorporated by the Code of the City of Council Grove, Kansas, Ordinance No. 2240.” All sections or portions of the filed copies of the National Electric Code shall be clearly marked to show revisions, deletions, insertions, modifications or amendments thereto.

(Ord. 1785, Sec. 2; Ord. 1887; Ord. 1974; Ord. 2165; Code 2019; Ord. 2240)

4-602 Electrical work.

No person, other than a duly licensed contractor, shall engage in the electrical trade within the limits of the City or the Council Grove Lake Park. Exception 1: Electrical work that is exempt from an electrical permit as set forth in Section 4-605. Exception 2: Electrical work in a single-family dwelling used exclusively for living purposes, including the usual accessory structures in connection with the single-family dwelling, when such person is the owner of record of such dwelling and accessory structures, and when such owner shall personally perform the principal labor in connection therewith, rather than act in a supervisory capacity.

(Ord. 2165; Code 2019; Ord. 2240)

4-603 Electrical permit.

Any person who intends to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace an electrical circuit or electrical system, or to cause any such work to be done, shall fust make application for an Electrical Permit from the city clerk of the city. A building owner may not secure a permit for a contractor. No permit as required by the city electric code shall be issued until the fee prescribed has been paid, nor shall an amendment to a permit be approved until the additional fee, if any, due to an increase in the estimated cost of the electrical work has been paid. Failure to take out a permit prior to beginning the electrical work will result in a doubling of the permit fee. Every permit issued by the administrative authority under the provisions of this article shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work authorized by such permit is not inspected within 180 days from date of issuance to extend permit life. If a permit becomes null and void, a new permit will be required as well as all fees. No new permits of any type will be issued if there are outstanding or expired permits existing.

(Ord. 2165; Code 2019; Ord. 2240)

4-604 Stop work orders.

Any person who shall continue any work on the system after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine as set forth in Section 8.

(Ord. 2240)

4-605 Electrical permit exemptions.

Electrical Permits shall not be required for the following: Electrical Permits shall not be required for the following: The installation and removal of listed cord-and-plug connected temporary decorative lighting.

(a)Replacement of branch circuit overcurrent devices of the required capacity in the same location.

(b)Electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment operating at less than 50 volts.

(c)Minor repair and maintenance work, including the replacement of lamps, switches and receptacles where no installation or removal of electrical wiring is involved.

(d)The connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.

(e)The installation of electrical equipment used for radio and television transmissions, except for the installation of towers and antennas.

(f)The installation of any temporary system required for the testing or servicing of electrical equipment or apparatus.

(Ord. 2165; Code 2019; Ord. 2240)

4-606 Electrical permit fees.

Electrical permit fees shall include a $20 minimum permit-issuing and inspection fee plus the following system fees and/or unit fees.

(a)UNIT FEE SCHEDULE FEE

(1)New Residential Buildings - The following fees include all wiring and electrical equipment in or on each building, or other electrical equipment on the same premises constructed at the same time.

(A)New single- and two-family residential buildings not including the area of garages, carports and other minor accessory buildings constructed at the same time, per square foot $ 0.046

(B)New multifamily residential buildings (apartments and condominiums) having three or more living units not including the area of garages, carports and other noncommercial automobile storage areas constructed at the same time, per square foot $ 0.04

NOTE: Use the UNIT FEE SCHEDULE. for other types of residential occupancies and alterations, additions and modifications to existing residential buildings

(2)Private Swimming Pools

New private, residential, in-ground, swimming pools for single-family and multi-family occupancies including a complete system of necessary branch circuit wiring, bonding, grounding, underwater lighting, water pumping and other similar electrical equipment directly related to the operation of a swimming pool, each $40.00

NOTE: Use the UNIT FEE SCHEDULE for other types of swimming pools, therapeutic whirlpools, spas and alterations to existing swimming pools.

(3)Carnivals and Circuses or other traveling shows or exhibitions utilizing transportable-type rides, booths, displays and attractions.

(A)Electric generators and electrically driven rides, each $20.00

(B)Mechanically driven rides and walk-though attractions or displays having electric lighting, each $6.00

(C)A system of area and booth lighting, each $6.00

NOTE: Use the UNIT FEE SCHEDULE. for permanently installed rides, booths, displays and attractions.

(4)Temporary Power Service

(A)A temporary service power pole or pedestal including all pole or pedestal mounted receptacle outlets and appurtenances, each $20.00

(B)A temporary distribution system and temporary lighting and receptacle outlets for construction sites, decorative light, Christmas tree sales lots, firework stands, etc., each $10.00

(b)UNIT FEE SCHEDULE FEE

(1)Receptacle, Switch and Lighting Outlets Receptacle, switch, lighting or other outlets at which current is used or controlled, except services, feeders and meters.

(A)First 20, each $1.00

(B)Additional outlets, each $0.60

NOTE: Each 5 feet or fraction thereof of multioutlet assemblies are considered as one outlet.

(2)Lighting Fixtures

(A)Lighting fixtures, sockets or other lamp-holding devices.

(i)First 20, each $1.00

(ii)Additional lighting fixtures, each $0.60

(B)Pole or platform-mounted lighting fixtures, each $1.00

(C)Theatrical-type lighting fixtures or assemblies, each $1.00

(3)Residential Appliances

(A)Appliances, or receptacle outlets for same, including electric ranges; wall-mounted electric ovens and counter-mounted cooking tops, each $4.00

(B)Self-contained room, console, or through-wall air conditioners; water heaters and space heaters, each $4.00

(C)Food waste grinders; dishwashers; washing machines; clothes dryers; or other motor-operated appliances not exceeding one horsepower (HP) in rating, each $4.00

NOTE: See Power Apparatus for other types of air conditioners and other motor-driven appliances having larger electrical ratings.

(4)Nonresidential Appliances

Nonresidential appliances, or receptacle outlets for same, not exceeding one horsepower (HP), one kilowatt (KW), or one kilovolt-ampere (KVA), in rating, including medical and dental devices; food, beverage and ice cream cabinets; illuminated show cases; drinking fountains; vending machines; laundry machines; or other similar types of equipment, each $4.00

NOTE: See Power Apparatus for other types of air conditioners and other motor-driven appliances having larger electrical ratings.

(5)Services

(A)Services of 600 volts or less and not over 200 amperes in rating, each $25.00

(B)Services of 600 volts or less and over 200 amperes to 1000 amperes in rating, each $50.00

(C)Services over 600 volts or over 1000 amperes in rating, each $100. 00

(6)Power Apparatus

Motors, generators, transformers, rectifiers, synchronous converters, capacitors, industrial heating, air conditioners and heat pumps, cooking or baking equipment and other apparatus rated in horsepower (HP), kilowatts (KW), kilovolt-amperes (KVA) or kilovolt-amperes-reactive (KVAR):

(A)Up to and including 1 HP, KW, KVA or KVAR, each 4.00

(B)Over 1, but not over 10 HP, KW, KVA or KVAR, each $10.00

(C)Over 10, but not over 50 HP, KW, KVA or KVAR, each $20.00

(D)Over 50, but not over 100 HP, KW, KVA or KVAR, each $40.00

(E)Over 100 HP, KW, KVA or KVAR, each $60.00

NOTE 1: For equipment or appliances having more than one motor, transformer, heater, etc., the sum of the combined rating should be used.

NOTE 2: Fees include all switches, circuit breakers, contactors, thermostats, relays and other directly related control equipment.

(7)Busways

Trolley and plug-in-type busways, each 100 feet or fraction thereof $6.00

NOTE: Additional fee required for lighting fixtures, motors, and other appliances that are connected to trolley and plug-in-type busways.

(8)Signs, Outline Lighting and Marquees

(A)Signs, outline lighting and marquees supplied from one branch circuit each $20.00

(B)Additional branch circuits within the same sign, outline lighting system or marquee, each $4.00

(9)Miscellaneous Apparatus, Conduits and Conductors

(A)Electrical wiring for Advanced Wastewater Treatment Systems (AT Us) $15.00

(B)Electrical apparatus, conduits and conductors for which a permit is required, but for which no fee is herein set forth $15.00

NOTE: This fee is not applicable when a fee is paid for one or more services, outlets, fixtures, appliances, power apparatus, busways, signs, etc.

(10)Other Inspections and Fees

(A)Inspections outside of normal business hours, per hour (minimum charge – two hours) $40.00

(B)Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated, per hour (minimum charge-one-half-hour) $40.00

(C)Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to approved plans, per hour (minimum charge-one-half-hour) $40.00

(Ord. 2165; Code 2019; Ord. 2240)

4-607 Violation and penalties.

In addition to any remedies set forth in the National Electrical Code of 2014, any person violating any provision of this article shall be deemed guilty of a code violation and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 and up to one year in jail. Each separate day or any portion thereof, during which any violation of this article occurs or continues, shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense.

(Ord. 1785, Sec. 4; Ord. 1887; Ord. 1974; Ord. 2165; Code 2019; Ord. 2240)