Ordinance 526CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.526
CHAPTER 7 OF THE CHANHASSEN CITY CODE,
BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS,
ARTICLE V,
ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS.
This code amendment implements provisions of the Minnesota State Building Code, creates
the office, duties and authority of electrical inspector and provides qualifications for the electrical
inspector; provides standards for electrical equipment installation; makes it illegal to make electrical
connections without a permit or when such connection has been required to be disconnected from
the electrical system; requires an electrical permit for the installation, alteration or addition of
electrical work, except for electrical installations of equipment of an electrical public service
corporation; requires a permit prior to the transfer of ownership of any electrical transmission or
distribution system from a public service corporation to any person except a transfer to another
public service corporation; specifies the application and plans required for a permit; establishes fees
for electrical installation permits; and requires electrical inspection of electrical installation and
work.
A printed copy of Ordinance No. 526 is available for inspection by any person during
regular office hours at the office of the City Manager/Clerk.
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED FOR PUBLICATION this 1 lth day of July,
2011, by the City Council of the City of Chanhassen.
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
BY:
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ToeYd Gerhardt, City Manager/Clerk
(Published in the Chanhassen Villager on July 21, 2011)
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 526
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7
OF THE CHANHASSEN OrITY CODE
CONCERNING ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHANHASSEN ORDAINS:
Section 1. Chapter 7 of the Chanhassen City Code is amended by adding Article V to
provide as follows:
ARTICLE V. — ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS
7-100. — Purpose; Application of this Article.
(a) The purpose of this Article is to implement the provisions of the Minnesota State
Building Code and Minnesota Rules Chapter 1315 which adopts the National Electrical
Code.
(b) The provisions of this Article shall apply to all installations of electrical conductors,
fittings, devices, fixtures hereinafter referred to as "electrical equipment", within or on
public and private buildings and premises, with the following general exceptions. The
provisions of this Article do not apply to the installations in mines, ships, railway cars,
aircraft, automotive equipment or the installations or equipment employed by a railway,
electric or communication utility in the exercise of its functions as a utility, except as
otherwise provided in this Article.
(c) As used in this Article, "reasonably safe to persons and property" as applied to electrical
installations and electrical equipment means safe to use in the service for which the
installation or equipment is intended without unnecessary hazard to life, limb or property.
(d) For purposes of interpretation of the provisions of this Article, the most recently
published edition of the National Electrical Code shall be prima facie evidence of the
definitions and scope of words and terms used in this Article.
7-101. — Electrical Inspector, Qualifications and Appointment.
(a) Creation; Qualifications: There is hereby created the office of Electrical Inspector.
The person chosen to fill the office of Electrical Inspector shall be of good moral
character, shall be possessed of such executive ability as is requisite for the performance
of his duties and shall have a thorough knowledge of the standard materials and methods
used in the installation of electrical equipment; shall be well versed in approved methods
of construction for safety to persons and property; the statutes of the State relating to
electrical work and any orders, rules and regulations issued by authority thereof, and the
National Electrical Code as approved by the American Standards Association; shall have
two (2) years' experience as an electrical inspector or five (5) years' experience in the
installation of electrical equipment, or a graduate mechanical or electrical engineer with
two (2) years of practical electrical experience.
(b) Licensed Inspector: The electrical inspector shall be a licensed master or journeymen
electrician as defined under Minnesota Statutes.
(c) Duties of the Electrical Inspector: It shall be the duty of the Inspector to enforce the
provisions of this Article. The Inspector shall, upon application, grant permits for the
installation or alteration of electrical equipment, and shall make inspections of electrical
installations, all as provided in this Article. The Inspector shall keep complete records of
all permits issued, inspections and reinsertions made and other official work performed in
accordance with the provisions of this Article.
(d) No Financial Interest: It shall be unlawful for the Inspector to engage in the sale,
installation or maintenance of electrical equipment, directly or indirectly, and the
Inspector shall have no financial interest in any concern engaged in any such business.
(e) Authority of Electrical Inspector: The Inspector shall have the right during reasonable
hours to enter any building or premises in the discharge of his official duties, or for the
purpose of making any inspection, reinsertion or test of electrical equipment contained
therein or its installation. When any electrical equipment is found by the Inspector to be
dangerous to persons or property because it is defective or defectively installed, the
person responsible for the electrical equipment shall be notified in writing and shall make
any changes or repairs required in the judgment of the Inspector to place such equipment
in safe condition. If such work is not completed within fifteen (15) days or any longer
period that may be specified by the Inspector in said notice, the Inspector shall have the
authority to disconnect or order discontinuance of electrical service to said electrical
equipment. In cases of emergency where necessary for safety to persons and property, or
where electrical equipment may interfere with the work of the Fire Department, the
Inspector shall have the authority to disconnect or cause disconnection immediately of
any electrical equipment.
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7-102. — Standards for Electrical Equipment Installation.
(a) All installations of electrical equipment shall be reasonably safe to persons and property
and in conformity with the provisions of this Article and the applicable statutes of the
State and all orders, rules and regulations issued by the authority thereof. All electrical
equipment shall be listed and labeled by a testing agency.
(b) Conformity of installations of electrical equipment with applicable regulations set forth in
the current National Electrical Code as adopted by the Minnesota Rules shall be prima
facie evidence that such installations are reasonably safe to persons and property.
Noncompliance with the provisions of this Article or the National Electrical Code as
adopted by the Minnesota Rules shall be prima facie evidence that the installation is not
reasonably safe to persons and property.
(c) The Electrical Inspector may, with approval of the Building Official, authorize
installations of special wiring methods other than herein provided for.
(d) Buildings or structures moved from without to within and within the limits of the City
shall conform to all of the requirements of this Code for new buildings or structures.
(e) Existing buildings or structures hereafter changed in use shall conform in all respects to
the requirements of this Code for the new use.
7-103. — Connections to Installations.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to make connections from a supply of electricity to
any electrical equipment for the installation of which a permit is required or which has
been disconnected or ordered to be disconnected by the Electrical Inspector.
(b) The public or private utility providing services shall disconnect the same upon a written
order from the Electrical Inspector, if the Inspector considers any electrical installation
unsafe to life and property or installed contrary to this Code.
7-104. — Permits and Inspectors.
(a) Permit Required. 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. 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.
(b) Public Service Corporation Exception. 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
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utility, except that such electrical installation shall conform to the minimum standards of
the National Electrical Safety Code.
(c) Ownership. Ownership of any transmission or distribution lines or appurtenances
thereto, including, but not limited to, transformers, shall not be transferred by a public
service corporation to any person, except another franchised public service corporation
dealing in electric energy for distribution and sale, without a permit first having been
issued therefore by the City. Such permit shall be issued only after the facilities to be
transferred have been inspected and approved as provided in this Article and upon
payment of an inspection fee as set forth in this section of the Article.
(d) Application and Plans. Application for such permit, describing the electrical work to be
done, shall be made in writing, to the City by the person so registered to do such work.
The application shall be accompanied by such plans, specifications and schedules as may
be necessary to determine whether the electrical installation as described will be in
conformity with all the legal requirements. The fees for electrical inspection as set forth
in this Section shall accompany such application. If applicant has complied with all of
the provisions of this Article, a permit for such electrical installation shall be issued.
(e) Concealment. All electrical installations which involve the concealment of wiring or
equipment shall have a "rough -in" inspection prior to concealment, wherein the Inspector
shall be duly notified in advance, excluding Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
(f) Inspection Fees.
(1) Permits Required: Before commencing any installation of any work regulated by
this Article, a permit therefore shall be secured and the fee for such permit paid.
The fees schedule set forth in Minnesota Statutes § 32613.37 is adopted by
reference and incorporated herein. No such permit shall be issued to do any of the
work or make any installation regulated by this Article except to persons licensed
to do such work under the terms of this Article. Holders of a contractor's license
shall not obtain permits for electrical work unless the work is supervised by them
and is performed by workers employed by them or their firm.
(2) Fees Double, When: Should any person begin work of any kind, such as set forth
in this Article, or for which a permit from the Electrical Inspector is required by
ordinance, without having secured the necessary permit therefore from the
Inspector of Buildings either previous to or during the day of the commencement
of any such work, or on the next succeeding day where such work is commenced
on a Saturday or on a Sunday or a holiday, he shall, when subsequently securing
such permit, be required to pay double the fees provided for such permit.
(3) Additional Fees and/or Shortages: Additional fees and/or fee shortages must be
received by the City within fourteen (14) days of written notice. If additional fees
and/or fee shortages are not received within fourteen (14) days of notice, permits
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for electrical installations will not be accepted by the City until such time as the
additional fees and/or fee shortages are received.
Electrical Inspections.
(1) At regular intervals, the Electrical Inspector shall visit all premises where work
may be done under annual permits and shall inspect all electrical equipment
installed under such a permit since the day of his last previous inspection, and
shall issue a certificate of approval for such work as is found to be in conformity
with the provisions of this Article, after the fee required has been paid.
(2) When any electrical equipment is to be hidden from view by the permanent
placement of parts of the building, the person installing the equipment shall notify
the Electrical Inspector and such equipment shall not be concealed until it has
been inspected and approved by the Electrical Inspector or until twenty four (24)
hours, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, shall have elapsed from the
time of such scheduled inspection; provided, that on large installations where the
concealment of equipment proceeds continuously, the person installing the
electrical equipment shall give the Electrical Inspector due notice and inspections
shall be made periodically during the progress of the work.
(3) If upon inspection, the installation is not found to be fully in conformity with the
provisions of this Article, the Electrical Inspector shall at once forward to the
person making the installation a written notice stating the defects which have been
found to exist.
Section 2. This ordinance is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11 `" day of July, 2011 by the City Council of the City of
Chanhassen, Minnesota.
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Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor
(Summary Ordinance Published in the Chanhassen Villager on July 21, 2011)
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN Affidavit of Publication
COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE Southwest Newspapers
NO. 526
CHAPTER 7 OF THE
CHANHASSEN CITY CODE,
BUILDINGS AND BUILDING State of Minnesota)
REGULATIONS,
ARTICLE V, )SS.
ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS.
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ments provisions of the Minnesota
State Building Code, creates the
office, duties and authority of
electrical inspector and provides
qualifications for the electrical Laurie A. Hartmann, being duly sworn, on oath says that she is the publisher or the authorized
inspector; provides standards for agent of the publisher of the newspapers known as the Chaska Herald and the Chanhassen Vil-
electrical equipment installation: lager and has full knowledge of the facts herein stated as follows:
makes it illegal to make electrical
connections without a permit or (A) These newspapers have complied with the requirements constituting qualification as a legal
when such connection has been re- newspaper, as provided b Minnesota Statute 331 A.02 331 A.07 and other applicable laws, as
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electrical system; requires an elec- amended.
trical permit for the installation,
alteration or addition of electrical (B) The printed public notice that is attached to this Affidavit and identified as No.
work, except for electrical install a- was published on the date or dates and in the newspaper stated in the attached Notice and said
tions of equipment of an electrical Notice is hereby incorporated as part of this Affidavit. Said notice was cut from the columns of
public service corporation; requires the newspaper specified. Printed below is a copy of the lower case alphabet from A to Z, both
a permit prior to the transfer of inclusive, and is hereby acknowledged as being the kind and size of type used in the composition
ownership of any electrical trans-
mission or distribution system from and publication of the Notice:
a public service corporation to any
person except a transfer to another abedefghijklmnopgrstuvwxyz
public service corporation: specifies
the application and plans required
for a permit; establishes fees for
electrical installation permits: and BY
requires electrical inspection of Laurie A. Hartmann
electrical installation and work.
A printed copy of Ordinance
No. 526 is available for inspection
by any person during regular of- Subscribed and sworn before me on
fice hours at the office of' the City
Manager/ Clerk.
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND AP-
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11th day of July, 2011, by the City }
Council of the City of Chanhas-
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(Published in the Chanhassen
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No. 4531)
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