(a) 
Definition.
For purposes of this division, "National Electrical Code" shall mean the 2020 National Electrical Code (sometimes referred to as the NEC), including any and all amendments, revisions or revised additions to the 2020 National Electrical Code adopted.
(b) 
Adoption; applicability.
In conformance with V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, chapter 214, subchapter G, sections 214.211 through 214.214, the 2020 National Electrical Code shall be and is hereafter adopted as the municipal commercial electrical construction code for the city. The 2020 National Electrical Code shall apply to all commercial electrical construction applications within the city. The city council may establish procedures to adopt local amendments to the National Electrical Code and for the administration and enforcement of the National Electrical Code.
(c) 
Copies on file.
Copies of the 2020 National Electrical Code will be maintained on file in the office of the planning and development department, and the provisions thereof shall be controlling as set out herein in the construction of all buildings and other structures within the corporate limits of the city.
(Ordinance 2001-076, sec. 2, adopted 12/10/01; Ordinance 2010-029, sec. 2, adopted 8/23/10; Ordinance 2017-026, sec. 2, adopted 7/10/17; 1988 Code, sec. 7-16(a)(4), (e), (f); Ordinance adopting 2021 Code; Ordinance 2023-018 adopted 4/10/2023)
The 2020 National Electrical Code adopted by section 4.02.211 shall be amended as set forth in Ordinance 2023-018, which is incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.
(Ordinance 2010-029, sec. 3, adopted 8/23/10; Ordinance 2017-026, sec. 3, adopted 7/10/17; Ordinance 2020-051 adopted 10/12/20; 1988 Code, sec. 7-18; Ordinance 2023-018 adopted 4/10/2023)
(a) 
When any electrical equipment is found by the electrical inspector to be dangerous to persons or property because it is defective or improperly installed, the person owning the electrical equipment shall be notified, in writing, and shall have any changes or repairs made, as required by the electrical inspector, which will place such equipment in safe condition. If such work is not completed within the period specified by the inspector in the notice, the inspector shall have the authority to disconnect or order the disconnection of electric service to the dangerous equipment.
(b) 
If, in the judgment of the electrical inspector after inspection, any electrical installation is unsafe or dangerous to persons or property, the inspector shall have the power to cause such electrical installation to be disconnected from the source of electrical energy supplying the same, in which event he shall notify Oncor of such action. Thereafter, it shall be unlawful for any person to cause or permit electric current to be supplied to such electrical installation until the same has been made safe and the electrical inspector has issued a certificate of approval to that effect.
(1970 Code, sec. 11-18; 1988 Code, sec. 11-17; Ordinance adopting 2021 Code; Ordinance 2023-018 adopted 4/10/2023)
Persons who shall violate a provision of this code, fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or erect, install, alter or repair work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $2,000.00, and each and every day's continuance of any violation of the provisions of this code shall constitute and be deemed a separate offense. A violation of this code is a strict liability offense.
(Ordinance 2023-018 adopted 4/10/2023)