HomeMy WebLinkAboutFINAL ORDINANCE NO. 08-093AN ORDINANCE
INSPECTION1:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby amends Title XV: Land
Usage; Chapter 154: Building Regulations, Section 151.002 to read the following language:
§ 151.002 CITY ELECTRICAL PERMITTING AND INSPECTIONS PROGRAM
1. Authority to in§nect. The City of Lake Elmo derives its authority to provide inspection
of electrical installations pursuant to Minnesota Statues 32613.36, subd. 6, and the City of
Lake Elmo desires and intends to provide for all electrical inspections within the City
limits.
2. Lake Elmo Electrical Code. The Lake Elmo Electrical Code shall constitute the
Minnesota Electrical Act, as adopted by the Commissioner of Labor and Industry
pursuant to Minnesota Statues, 326B.31 to 32613.399 and said .Minnesota Electrical Act is
hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set out herein; and the Lake Elmo Electrical
code shall also include the National Electrical Code incorporated by reference into the
Minnesota State Building Code pursuant to Minnesota Rule 1315.0020, and said National
Electrical Code is hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set out herein. Any
periodic amendments or updates to the Minnesota Electrical Act and to the National
Electrical Code shall be automatically adopted and incorporated into the Lake Elmo
Electrical Code by reference as if set out herein.
3. Compliance, All electrical inspections performed pursuant to this section 151.002 shall
comply with the Lake Elmo Electrical Code which is comprised of the Minnesota
Electrical Act, and the National Electrical Code as incorporated by reference above. An
electrical inspector designated by the City shall be a State Licensed Class A journeyman
electrician ( as defined under Minnesota Statues, 326B.31 subd. 8) or a State Licensed
Class A master electrician (as defined under Minnesota Statues, 32613.31, subd. 9) and
shall be responsible for enforcing the provisions of the Lake Elmo Electrical Code.
4. Electrical hermit. 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 or to resident owners who own and
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will occupy as a residence upon completion of its construction. Electrical plan
submission may be required. 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. 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. Before
commencing any installation of any electrical work regulated by the Lake Elmo Electrical
Code, a permit shall be secured from the City.
5. Electrical Inspections Fee Schedule. Shall be set by City Council from time to time.
6. Notice and Apt All notices and orders issued pursuant to the Lake Elmo Electrical
Code shall be in conformance in Minnesota Statues, 326B, subd. 4.
7. -Violations and penalties. A violation of the Lake Elmo Electrical Code is a
misdemeanor in conformance with the Minnesota Electrical Act's penalty set forth in
Minnesota Statue, 32613.082, subd. 16. In addition violations of City code are subject to
administrative citations and investigative fees per city code.
SECTION 2. Effective hate. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon
adoption and publication in the official newspaper of the City of Lake Elmo.
SECTION 3. Adoption Date. This Ordinance 08-093 was adopted on this nineteenth day of
November 2013, by a vote of Ayes and mays.
LAKE �EL �ITY L
Mike Pearson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Adam Bell, City Clerk
This Ordinance 08-093 was published on the day of 2013
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