2022-11 Ordinance Amending City Code Chapter 25 Electrical Commission, Electrical Contractors and Licensed Electricians

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(B) The license requirements of subsection A above shall not apply to persons residing, or intending to reside, in a single-family dwelling owned by such person or persons and who install, alter or service electrical equipment therein - provided that, said owner/occupant must submit to a minimum written test and pass said test with a satisfactory score of 70% and such person or persons must reside in said residence for not less than six (6)months after completion of such work, and that such work is subject to all other requirements of applicable Code or ordinance. If applicant does not pass said first test on first attempt, the test can be retaken after 90 days. 4. APPLICATION FOR LICENSE. Any person,firm or corporation desiring a license as an electrical contractor in the City of Decatur shall make application on form provided by the Economic and Community Development Department, Building Inspections Division stating the name and place of business of the applicant and the name of an employee of the applicant who will act as Supervising Electrician responsible for the performance of and/or supervision of any and all electrical work to performed as authorized by a permit obtained by the applicant. The City Building Official, Electrical Inspector or the Building Official's designee shall then review and approve this application, if all qualifications and examination requirements are met. 5. CHANGES IN LICENSE. If during a license period there is any change pertaining to shareholders individually holding in the aggregate more than 5 percent of the corporate shares,or pertaining to the officers or managers,of a license, such change shall be reported to the Building Inspections division within 10 days of such change. 6. APPROVAL OF THE SUPERVISING ELECTRICIAN. Each applicant shall name a Supervising Electrician responsible for the performance of and/or supervision of any and all electrical work to performed as authorized by a permit obtained by the applicant. (A) The supervising electrician shall meet the following qualifications: 1. Provide proof of one of the following: a. Professionally Licensed Electrical Engineer b. Not less than four years practical experience in the field of electrical construction for power, light, and heat or related work, which can be verified, under the direction of a licensed electrician or licensed electrical contractor. 2.Provide proof of a passing score of the International Code Council Master Electrician exam. (B) The Supervising Electrician shall be employed with the electrical contractor, and should be available if necessary for any and all inspections if requested by the Building Inspections Division (C) In the event of any change or termination of the Supervising Electrician, the licensed electrical contractor must have another named Supervising Electrician who meets the qualifications of Subsection 5 of this Chapter apply within 10 days for review and re-license 8. REVOCATION OF LICENSE(S). Licenses provided for herein may be suspended or revoked by the Commission for cause and after public hearing held upon reasonable notice to the licensee. Causes for revocation of license or suspension thereof include the