ORD 658 11/23/2004 ORDINANCE NUMBER 658
FOR ADOPTION OF ARTICLE 80 OF
THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CIBOLO ADOPTING ARTICLE 80 OF THE NATIONAL
ELECTRIC CODE,REGULATING AND CONTROLLING THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION,
QUALITY OF MATERIALS, ERECTION, INSTALLATION,ALTERATION,REPAIR,
LOCATION, RELOCATION,REPLACEMENT,ADDITION TO,AND USE OR
MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IN THE CITY OF CIBOLO;ADOPTING
ARTICLE 80 AND AMENDING ARTICLE 80 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT;
SETTING A PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE AND SETTING A FINE;PROVIDING FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES;PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES
FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE;PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CIBOLO,TEXAS.
CHAPTER 658. ARTICLE 80 OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section
658.001. Adopting Article 80 of the National Electrical Code.
658.002. Amending Article 80 fully to read as follows.
658.003. Amending 80.15 designating the City Council as the Electrical Board.
658.004. Deleting 80.15 (B), (C), and(D).
658.005. Amending 80.19(D)Annual Permits.
658.006. Amending 80.23 (B)Penalties.
658.007 to
658.010. (Reserved)
SUBCHAPTER B. FEE SCHEDULES.
658.011. Setting permit fee schedules.
658.012 to
658.015. (Reserved.)
SUBCHAPTER C. PENAL'I'IhS FOR VIOLATION
658.016. Penalties for violation.
658.017 to
658.020. (Reserved)
SUBCHAPTER E. SAVINGS CLAUSE
658. 021. Savings clause.
658. 022 to
658. 025. (Reserved)
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CHAPTER 658. ARTICLE 80 OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
658.001. Adopting Article 80 of the National Electrical Code.
Article 80 is hereby specifically adopted by the City of Cibolo.
658.002. Amending Article 80 fully to read as follows.
Article 80 is hereby amended to read as follows;
ARTICLE 80 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
This article is informative unless specifically adopted by the local jurisdiction adopting the National
Electrical Code. (See 80.5.)
80.1 Scope. The following functions are covered:
(1) The inspection of electrical installations as covered by 90.2
(2) The investigation of fires caused by electrical installations
(3) The review of construction plans, drawings, and specifications for electrical systems
(4) The design, alteration,modification, construction,maintenance, and testing of electrical systems
and equipment
(5) The regulation and control of electrical installations at special events including but not limited to
exhibits,trade shows, amusement parks, and other similar special occupancies
80.2 Definitions.
Authority Having Jurisdiction. The organisation, office, or individual responsible for approving
equipment,materials, an installation, or a procedure.
Chief Electrical Inspector. Chief Building Official or Fire Marshal. An electrical inspector who either is
the authority having jurisdiction or is designated by the authority having jurisdiction and is responsible
for administering the requirements of this Code and issuing Municipal Court Summons for the violation
of this Code.
Electrical Inspector. An individual meeting the requirements of 80.27 and authorized to perform
electrical inspections. An individual having the authority to pass or fail electrical inspections.
80.3 Purpose. The purpose of this article shall be to provide requirements for administration and
enforcement of the National Electrical Code.
80.5 Adoption. Article 80 shall not apply unless specifically adopted by the local jurisdiction adopting
the National Electrical Code.
80.7 Title. The title of this Code shall be NFPA 70,National Electrical Code, of the National Fire
Protection Association. The short title of this Code shall be the NEC.
80.9 Application.
(A)New Installations. This Code applies to new installations. Buildings with construction permits
dated after adoption of this Code shall comply with its requirements.
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(B)Existing Installations. Existing electrical installations that do not comply with the provisions of this
Code shall be permitted to be continued in use unless the authority having jurisdiction determines that the
lack of conformity with this Code presents an imminent danger to occupants. Where changes are required
for correction of hazards, a reasonable amount of time shall be given for compliance, depending on the
degree of the hazard.
(C)Additions,Alterations,or Repairs. Additions, alterations, or repairs to any building, structure, or
premises shall conform to that required of a new building without requiring the existing building to
comply with all the requirements of this Code. Additions, alterations, installations, or repairs shall not
cause an existing building to become unsafe or to adversely affect the performance of the building as
determined by the authority having jurisdiction. Electrical wiring added to an existing service, feeder, or
branch circuit shall not result in an installation that violates the provisions of the Code in force at the time
the additions are made.
80.11 Occupancy of Building or Structure.
(A)New Construction. No newly constructed building shall be occupied in whole or in part in violation
of the provisions of this Code.
(B)Existing Buildings. Existing buildings that are occupied at the time of adoption of this Code shall be
permitted to remain in use provided the following conditions apply:
(1) The occupancy classification remains unchanged
(2) There exists no condition deemed hazardous to life or property that would constitute an imminent
danger
80.13 Authority. Where used in this article,the term authority having jurisdiction shall include the Chief
Electrical Inspector or other individuals designated by the governing body. This Code shall be
administered and enforced by the authority having jurisdiction designated by the governing authority as
follows.
(1) The authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to render interpretations of this Code in order to
provide clarification to its requirements, as permitted by 90.4.
(2) When the use of any electrical equipment or its installations is found to be dangerous to human life
or property,the authority having.jurisdiction shall be empowered to have the premises disconnected
from its source of electric supply, as established by the Board. When such equipment or
installation has been so condemned or disconnected, a notice shall be placed thereon listing the
causes for the condemnation,the disconnection, or both and the penalty under 80.23 for the
unlawful use thereof. Written notice of such condemnation or disconnection and the causes
therefor shall be given within 24 hours to the owners,the occupant, or both, of such building,
structure, or premises. It shall be unlawful for any person to remove said notice,to reconnect the
electric equipment to its source of electric supply, or to use or permit to be used electric power in
any such electric equipment until such causes for the condemnation or disconnection have been
remedied to the satisfaction of the inspection authorities.
(3) The authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to delegate to other qualified individuals such
powers as necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of this Code.
(4) Police, fire, and other enforcement agencies shall have authority to render necessary assistance in
the enforcement of this Code when requested to do so by the authority having jurisdiction.
(5) The authority having jurisdiction shall be authorized to inspect, at all reasonable times, any building
or premises for dangerous or hazardous conditions or equipment as set forth in this Code. The
authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to order any person(s)to remove or remedy such
dangerous or hazardous condition or equipment. Any person(s)failing to comply with such order
shall be in violation of this Code.
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(6) Where the authority having jurisdiction deems that conditions hazardous to life and property exist,
he or she shall be permitted to require that such hazardous conditions in violation of this Code be
corrected.
(7) To the full extent permitted by law, any authority having jurisdiction engaged in inspection work
shall be authorized at all reasonable times to enter and examine any building, structure, or premises
for the purpose of making electrical inspections. Before entering a premises,the authority having
jurisdiction shall obtain the consent of the occupant thereof or obtain a court warrant authorizing
entry for the purpose of inspection except in those instances where an emergency exists. As used in
this section, emergency means circumstances that the authority having jurisdiction knows, or has
reason to believe, exist and that reasonably can constitute immediate danger to persons or property.
(8) Persons authorized to enter and inspect buildings, structures, and premises as herein set forth shall
be identified by proper credentials issued by this governing authority.
(9) Persons shall not interfere with an authority having jurisdiction carrying out any duties or functions
prescribed by this Code.
(10) Persons shall not use a badge,uniform, or other credentials to impersonate the authority having
jurisdiction.
(11) The authority having jurisdiction shall investigate the cause, origin, and circumstances of any fire,
explosion, or other hazardous condition.
(12) The authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to require plans and specifications to ensure
compliance with this Code.
(13) Whenever any installation subject to inspection prior to use is covered or concealed without having
first been inspected,the authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to require that such work be
exposed for inspection. The authority having jurisdiction shall be notified when the installation is
ready for inspection and shall conduct the inspection within five(5)working days.
(14) The authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to order the immediate evacuation of any
occupied building deemed unsafe when such building has hazardous conditions that present
imminent danger to building occupants.
(15) The authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to waive specific requirements in this Code or
permit alternative methods where it is assured that equivalent objectives can be achieved by
establishing and maintaining effective safety. Technical documentation shall be submitted to the
authority having jurisdiction to demonstrate equivalency and that the system,method, or device is
approved for the intended purpose.
(16) Each application for a waiver of a specific electrical requirement shall be filed with the authority
having jurisdiction and shall be accompanied by such evidence, letters, statements,results of tests,
or other supporting information as required to justify the request. The authority having jurisdiction
shall keep a record of actions on such applications, and a signed copy of the authority having
jurisdiction's decision shall be provided for the applicant.
658.003. Amending 80.15 designating the City Council as the Electrical Board.
80.15 Electrical Board.
(A)Creation of the Electrical Board. There is hereby created the Electrical Board of the City of Cibolo,
hereinafter the City Council is designated as the Board.
658.004. Deleting 80.15(B),(C),and(D).
(E)Quorum. A quorum as established by the Board operating procedures shall be required to conduct
Board business. The Board shall hold such meetings as necessary to carry out the purposes of Article 80.
The Chair or a majority of the members of the Board shall have the authority to call meetings of the
Board.
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(F)Duties. It shall be the duty of the Board to:
(1) Adopt the necessary rules and regulations to administer and enforce Article 80.
(2) Establish qualifications of electrical inspectors.
(3) Revoke or suspend the recognition of any inspector's certificate for the jurisdiction.
(4) After advance notice of the public hearings and the execution of such hearings, as established by
law,the Board is authorized to establish and update the provisions for the safety of electrical
installations to conform with the current edition of the National Electrical Code(NFPA 70)and
other nationally recognized safety standards for electrical installations.
(5) Establish procedures for recognition of electrical safety standards and acceptance of equipment
conforming to these standards.
(G)Appeals.
(1) Review of Decisions. Any person, firm, or corporation may register an appeal with the Board for a
review of any decision of the Chief Electrical Inspector,Fire Marshal or of any Electrical Inspector,
provided that such appeal is made in writing within fifteen(15)days after such person, firm, or
corporation shall have been notified. Upon receipt of such appeal, said Board shall,if requested by
the person making the appeal,hold a public hearing and proceed to determine whether the action of
the Board, or of the Chief Electrical Inspector, Fire Marshal or of the Electrical Inspector complies
with this law and,within fifteen(15)days after receipt of the appeal or after holding the hearing,
shall make a decision in accordance with its findings.
(2) Conditions. Any person shall be permitted to appeal a decision of the authority having jurisdiction
to the Board when it is claimed that anyone or more of the following conditions exist:
a. The true intent of the codes or ordinances described in this Code has been incorrectly
interpreted.
b. The provisions of the codes or ordinances do not fully apply.
c. A decision is unreasonable or arbitrary as it applies to alternatives or new materials.
(3) Submission of Appeals. A written appeal, outlining the Code provision from which relief is sought
and the remedy proposed, shall be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction within fifteen(15)
calendar days of notification of violation.
(H)Meetings and Records. Meetings and records of the Board shall conform to the following:
(1) Meetings of the Board shall be open to the public as required by law.
(2) Records of meetings of the Board shall be available for review during normal business hours, as
required by law.
80.17 Records and Reports. The authority having jurisdiction shall retain records in accordance with
80.17(A)and(B).
(A)Retention. The authority having jurisdiction shall keep a record of all electrical inspections,
including the date of such inspections and a summary of any violations found to exist,the date of the
services of notices, and a record of the final disposition of all violations. All required records shall be
maintained until their usefulness has been served or as otherwise required by law.
(B)Availability. A record of examinations, approvals, and variances granted shall be maintained by the
authority having jurisdiction and shall be available for public review as prescribed by law during normal
business hours.
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80.19 Permits and Approvals. Permits and approvals shall conform to 80.19(A)through(H).
(A)Application.
(1) Activity authorized by a permit issued under this Code shall be conducted by the permittee or the
permittee's agents or employees in compliance with all requirements of this Code applicable thereto
and in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. No permit issued under this Code
shall be interpreted to justify a violation of any provision of this Code or any other applicable law
or regulation. Any addition or alteration of approved plans or specifications shall be approved in
advance by the authority having jurisdiction, as evidenced by the issuance of a new or amended
permit.
(2) A copy of the permit shall be posted or otherwise readily accessible at each work site or carried by
the permit holder as specified by the authority having jurisdiction.
(B)Content. Permits shall be issued by the authority having jurisdiction and shall bear the name and
signature of the authority having jurisdiction or that of the authority having jurisdiction's designated
representative. In addition,the permit shall indicate the following:
(1) Operation or activities for which the permit is issued
(2) Address or location where the operation or activity is to be conducted
(3) Name and address of the permittee
(4) Permit number and date of issuance
(5) Period of validity of the permit
(6) Inspection requirements
(C)Issuance of Permits. The authority having jurisdiction shall be authorized to establish and issue
permits, certificates,notices, and approvals, or orders pertaining to electrical safety hazards pursuant to
80.23, except that no permit shall be required to execute any of the classes of electrical work specified in
the following:
(1) Installation or replacement of equipment such as lamps and of electric utilization equipment
approved for connection to suitable permanently installed receptacles. Replacement of flush or
snap switches, fuses,lamp sockets, and receptacles, and other minor maintenance and repair work,
such as replacing worn cords and tightening connections on a wiring device
(2) The process of manufacturing,testing, servicing, or repairing electric equipment or apparatus
658.005. Amending 80.19(D)Annual Permits.
(D)Annual Permits. In lieu of an individual permit for each installation or alteration, an annual permit
shall,upon application,be issued to any person, firm, or corporation regularly employing one or more
employees for the installation, alteration, and maintenance of electric equipment in or on buildings or
premises owned or occupied by the applicant for the permit. Upon application, an electrical contractor as
agent for the owner or tenant shall be issued an annual permit. The applicant shall keep records of all
work done, and such records shall be transmitted periodically to the Electrical Inspector. No annual
permit shall be issued for new construction.
(E)Fees. Any political subdivision that has been provided for electrical inspection in accordance with
the provisions of Article 80 may establish fees that shall be paid by the applicant for a permit before the
permit is issued.
(F)Inspection and Approvals.
(1) Upon the completion of any installation of electrical equipment that has been made under a permit
other than an annual permit, it shall be the duty of the person: firm, or corporation making the
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installation to notify the Electrical Inspector having jurisdiction,who shall inspect the work within
a reasonable time.
(2) Where the Inspector finds the installation to be in conformity with the statutes of all applicable
local ordinances and all rules and regulations,the Inspector shall issue to the person, firm, or
corporation making the installation a certificate of approval,with duplicate copy for delivery to the
owner, authorizing the connection to the supply of electricity and shall send written notice of such
authorization to the supplier of electric service. When a certificate of temporary approval is issued
authorizing the connection of an installation, such certificates shall be issued to expire at a time to
be stated therein and shall be revocable by the Electrical Inspector or the supplier of electric service
for cause.
(3) When any portion of the electrical installation within the jurisdiction of an Electrical Inspector is to
be hidden from view by the permanent placement of parts of the building,the person, firm, or
corporation installing the equipment shall notify the Electrical Inspector, and such equipment shall
not be concealed until it has been approved by the Electrical Inspector or until seven(7)days have
elapsed from the time of such notification,provided that on large installations,where the
concealment of equipment proceeds continuously,the person, firm, or corporation installing the
equipment shall give the Electrical Inspector due notice in advance, and inspections shall be made
periodically during the progress of the work.
(4) At regular intervals,the Electrical Inspector having jurisdiction shall visit all buildings and
premises where work may be done under annual permits and shall inspect all electric equipment
installed under such permits since the date of the previous inspection. The Electrical Inspector shall
issue a certificate of approval for such work as is found to be in conformity with the provisions of
Article 80 and all applicable ordinances, orders,rules, and regulations, after payments of all
required fees.
(5) If,upon inspection, any installation is found not to be fully in conformity with the provisions of
Article 80, and all applicable ordinances,rules, and regulations,the Inspector making the inspection
shall at once forward to the person, firm, or corporation making the installation a written notice
stating the defects that have been found to exist.
(G)Revocation of Permits. Revocation of permits shall conform to the following:
(1) The authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to revoke a permit or approval issued if any
violation of this Code is found upon inspection or in case there have been any false statements or
misrepresentations submitted in the application or plans on which the permit or approval was based.
(2) Any attempt to defraud or otherwise deliberately or knowingly design,install, service,maintain,
operate, sell,represent for sale, falsify records,reports, or applications, or other related activity in
violation of the requirements prescribed by this Code shall be a violation of this Code. Such
violations shall be cause for immediate suspension or revocation of any related licenses,
certificates, or permits issued by this jurisdiction. In addition, any such violation shall be subject to
any other criminal or civil penalties as available by the laws of this jurisdiction.
(3) Revocation shall be constituted when the permittee is duly notified by the authority having
jurisdiction.
(4) Any person who engages in any business, operation, or occupation, or uses any premises, after the
permit issued therefor has been suspended or revoked pursuant to the provisions of this Code, and
before such suspended permit has been reinstated or a new permit issued, shall be in violation of
this Code.
(5) A permit shall be predicated upon compliance with the requirements of this Code and shall
constitute written authority issued by the authority having jurisdiction to install electrical
equipment. Any permit issued under this Code shall not take the place of any other license or
permit required by other regulations or laws of this jurisdiction.
(6) The authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to require an inspection prior to the issuance of
a permit.
(7) A permit issued under this Code shall continue until revoked or for the period of time designated on
the permit. The permit shall be issued to one person or business only and for the location or
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purpose described in the permit. Any change that affects any of the conditions of the permit shall
require a new or amended permit.
(H)Applications and Extensions. Applications and extensions of permits shall conform to the
following:
(1) The authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to grant an extension of the permit time period
upon presentation by the permittee of a satisfactory reason for failure to start or complete the work
or activity authorized by the permit.
(2) Applications for permits shall be made to the authority having jurisdiction on forms provided by the
jurisdiction and shall include the applicant's answers in full to inquiries set forth on such forms.
Applications for permits shall be accompanied by such data as required by the authority having
jurisdiction, such as plans and specifications, location, and so forth. Fees shall be determined as
required by local laws.
(3) The authority having jurisdiction shall review all applications submitted and issue permits as
required. If an application for a permit is rejected by the authority having jurisdiction,the applicant
shall be advised of the reasons for such rejection. Permits for activities requiring evidence of
financial responsibility by the jurisdiction shall not be issued unless proof of required financial
responsibility is furnished.
80.21 Plans Review. Review of plans and specifications shall conform to 80.21(A)through(C).
(A)Authority. For new construction,modification, or rehabilitation,the authority having jurisdiction
shall be permitted to review construction documents and drawings.
(B)Responsibility of the Applicant. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure the
following:
(1) The construction documents include all of the electrical requirements.
(2) The construction documents and drawings are correct and in compliance with the applicable codes
and standards.
(C)Responsibility of the Authority Having Jurisdiction. It shall be the responsibility of the authority
having jurisdiction to promulgate rules that cover the following:
(1) Review of construction documents and drawings within established time frames for the purpose of
acceptance or to provide reasons for nonacceptance
(2) Review and approval by the authority having jurisdiction shall not relieve the applicant of the
responsibility of compliance with this Code.
(3) Where field conditions necessitate any substantial change from the approved plan,the authority
having jurisdiction shall be permitted to require that the corrected plans be submitted for approval.
80.23 Notice of Violations,Penalties. Notice of violations and penalties shall conform to 80.23(A)and
(B).
(A)Violations.
(1) Whenever the authority having jurisdiction determines that there are violations of this Code, a
written notice shall be issued to confirm such findings.
(2) Any order or notice issued pursuant to this Code shall be served upon the owner, operator,
occupant, or other person responsible for the condition or violation, either by personal service or
mail or by delivering the same to, and leaving it with, some person of responsibility upon the
premises. For unattended or abandoned locations, a copy of such order or notice shall be posted on
the premises in a conspicuous place at or near the entrance to such premises and the order or notice
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shall be mailed by registered or certified mail,with return receipt requested,to the last known
address of the owner, occupant/or both.
658.006. Amending 80.23 (B)Penalties.
(B)Penalties.
(1) Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this Code or who fails to carry out an order
made pursuant to this Code or violates any condition attached to a permit, approval, or certificate
shall be subject to the penalties established by this jurisdiction.
(2) Failure to comply with the time limits of an abatement notice or other corrective notice issued by
the authority having jurisdiction shall result in each day that such violation continues being
regarded as a new and separate offense.
(3) Any person,firm, or corporation who shall willfully violate any of the applicable provisions of this
article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and,upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of
not less than twenty five dollars($25.00)or more than one thousand dollars($1000.00)for each
offense.
80.25 Connection to Electricity Supply. Connections to the electric supply shall conform to 80.25(A)
through(E).
(A)Authorization. Except where work is done under an annual permit and except as otherwise provided
in 80.25,it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to make connection to a supply of
electricity or to supply electricity to any electric equipment installation for which a permit is required or
that has been disconnected or ordered to be disconnected.
(B)Special Consideration. By special permission of the authority having jurisdiction,temporary power
shall be permitted to be supplied to the premises for specific needs of the construction project. The Board
shall determine what needs are permitted under this provision.
(C)Notification. If,within five(5)business days after the Electrical Inspector is notified of the
completion of an installation of electric equipment, other than a temporary approval installation,the
Electrical Inspector has neither authorized connection nor disapproved the installation,the supplier of
electricity is authorized to make connections and supply electricity to such installation.
(D)Other Territories. If an installation or electric equipment is located in any territory where an
Electrical Inspector has not been authorized or is not required to make inspections,the supplier of
electricity is authorized to make connections and supply electricity to such installations.
(E)Disconnection. Where a connection is made to an installation that has not been inspected, as outlined
in the preceding paragraphs of this section,the supplier of electricity shall immediately report such
connection to the Chief Electrical Inspector or Fire Marshal. If,upon subsequent inspection,it is found
that the installation is not in conformity with the provisions of Article 80,the Chief Electrical Inspector or
Fire Marshal shall notify the person, firm, or corporation making the installation to rectify the defects and,
if such work is not completed within fifteen(15)business days or a longer period as may be specified by
the Board,the Board shall have the authority to cause the disconnection of that portion of the installation
that is not in conformity.
80.27 Inspector's Qualifications.
(A)Certificate. All electrical inspectors shall be certified by a nationally recognized inspector
certification program accepted by the Board. The certification program shall specifically qualify the
inspector in electrical inspections. No person shall be employed as an Electrical Inspector unless that
person is the holder of an Electrical Inspector's certificate of qualification issued by the Board, or by a
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nationally recognized inspector certification program accepted by the Board, except that any person who
on the date on which this law went into effect was serving as a legally appointed Electrical Inspector of
the City of Cibolo shall,upon application and payment of the prescribed fee and without examination,be
issued a special certificate permitting him or her to continue to serve as an Electrical Inspector in the same
territory.
(B)Experience. Electrical inspector applicants shall demonstrate the following:
(1) Have a demonstrated knowledge of the standard materials and methods used in the installation of
electric equipment
(2) Be well versed in the approved methods of construction for safety to persons and property
(3) Be well versed in the statutes of the City of Cibolo relating to electrical work and the National
Electrical Code, as approved by the American National Standards Institute
(4) Have had at least two(2)years' experience as an Electrical Inspector or four(4)years in the
installation of electrical equipment. In lieu of such experience,the applicant shall be a graduate in
electrical engineering or of a similar curriculum of a college or university considered by the Board
as having suitable requirements for graduation and shall have had two years'practical electrical
experience.
(C)Recertification. Electrical inspectors shall be recertified as established by provisions of the
applicable certification program.
(D)Revocation and Suspension of Authority. The Board shall have the authority to revoke an
inspector's authority to conduct inspections within a jurisdiction.
80.29 Liability for Damages. Article 80 shall not be construed to affect the responsibility or liability of
any party owning, designing, operating, controlling, or installing any electric equipment for damages to
persons or property caused by a defect therein,nor shall the City of Cibolo or any of its employees be
held as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspection,reinspection, or other examination
authorized.
80.31 Validity. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of Article 80 is for any reason held
to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of Article 80.
80.33 Repeal of Conflicting Acts. All acts or parts of acts in conflict with the provisions of Article 80
are hereby repealed.
80.35 Effective Date. Article 80 shall take effect immediately upon its passage and publication.
658.007 to
658.010. (Reserved)
SUBCHAPTER B. FEE SCHEDULES.
658.011. Setting permit fee schedules.
(A)Permit fee schedules. The fees for all electrical work shall be as indicated in the City of Cibolo
Ordinance providing standards for the registration of contractor's.
658.012 to
658.015. (Reserver.)
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SUBCHAPTER C. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION
658.016. Penalties for violation.
(A)Penalties for violation. Persons who shall violate a provision of this Code or shall fail to comply
with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect,install, alter,repair or do work in violation of the
approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate used under
provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor and,upon conviction thereof, shall be
punished by a fine of not less than twenty five dollars($25.00)or more than one thousand dollars
($1000.00)for each offense.
(B)Failure to comply with stop work order. Any person who shall continue any work 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 of not less than$100.00 dollars or more than
$500.00 dollars.
658.017 to
658.020. (Reserved)
SUBCHAPTER E. SAVINGS CLAUSE
658.021. Savings clause. That the terms and provisions of this Ordinance shall be deemed to be
severable and that if the validity of any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase, of this Ordinance
should be declared to be invalid,the same shall not affect the validity of any other section, subsection,
sentence, clause,phrase of this Ordinance.
658. 022 to
658.025. (Reserved.) /JO
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