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. . . Subdivision 3. Electrical Work. The owner or his agent shall first obtain a permit from the electrical inspector before 'proceeding with any work involving installation, replacement, alteration or repair of electrical services including temporary services. For purposes of interpretation of this Chapter, the most recently published edition of the National Electrical Code shall be prima facie evidence of the definitions, interpretations, and scope of words and terms used in this Chapter. 59.04. Expiration of Permits. (1) All permits issued shall expire 120 days after the date of issuance unless work set forth in the application is in actual progress. Any permit issued where work has been commenced but discontinued for 120 days shall be deemed to have lapsed. All fees paid under a lapsed permit shall be forfeited to the City. (2) The exterior of any building shall be completed prior to occupancy of that building. (3) Single- and two-family dwellings shall be completed within one year after the issuance of the building permit. Accessory buildings or alterations or additions to existing single- and two-family dwellings shall be completed within six months after the issuance of the building permit. The building inspector at the time of issuance of a permit for any other type of work shall establish a reasonable deadline for completion of such work. (4) Any person unable, because of hardship, to complete the work for which the permit was issued within the time allotted under 59.04, paragraph (3) above shall make an application for extension to the City Building Inspector. The decision of the building inspector may be appealed to the City Council. 59.05. stop Work Orders. Whenever any building work is being done contrary to the provisions of the Building Code, the building inspector may order the work stopped by notice in writing served on any persons engaged in doing or causing such work to be done, and any such persons shall forthwith stop such work until authorized by the building inspector to proceed with the work. 59.06. Penalty. Any person violating the provisions of this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. 59.07. Development Controls. Subdivision 1. Purpose. It is the intent and purpose of this section to provide for orderly development of land to safeguard life, health, safety, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling all development within the City of Mounds View. This section shall be in addition to the requirements of any other provisions of the Municipal Code regulating such development.