Chapter 15.52
ELECTRICAL CODE

Sections:

15.52.010    Adoption.

15.52.020    Violations – Penalty.

15.52.010 Adoption.

Pursuant to RCW 35.21.180, the following sections of Chapter 12.06A of the Tacoma Municipal Code together with any amendments thereof are hereby adopted by reference as the electrical code of the city of Fife:

Sections:

 

12.06A.010

Title.

12.06A.020

Purpose.

12.06A.030

Scope of chapter.

12.06A.035

Adoption.

12.06A.040

Standards for installations.

12.06A.050

Severability.

12.06A.060

Enforcement of chapter.

12.06A.070

Definitions.

12.06A.080

Duties of Chief Electrical Inspector.

12.06A.090

Effective date of chapter.

12.06A.100

Inspection of new electrical installations.

12.06A.110

Inspection of existing electrical installations.

12.06A.120

Final inspection and service approval.

12.06A.130

Temporary wiring.

12.06A.140

New electrical installations.

12.06A.145

Overhead service drops.

12.06A.150

Unlawful to alter existing wiring.

12.06A.155

Variance from Code requirements.

12.06A.160

Move-on housing.

12.06A.170

Fusing and equipment protection.

12.06A.180

Explanation of chapter requirements.

12.06A.190

Right of entry.

12.06A.200

Nonliability of City for damages.

12.06A.210

Permits required.

12.06A.220

Permits and inspections.

12.06A.230

Permit to owner – Conditions.

12.06A.240

Filing of drawings and specifications.

12.06A.250

Permit fees.

12.06A.260

Penalty fees and fee adjustments.

12.06A.270

Penalty and adjustment fee appeals.

12.06A.300

Protection of electrical workers.

12.06A.350

License requirements.

12.06A.360

Appeal process.

12.06A.370

Additional rules may be made by Director.

12.06A.380

Classification of occupancies and wiring methods.

12.60A.400

Violations – Notification – Penalties.

(Ord. 2099 § 8, 2023; Ord. 2042 § 8, 2021; Ord. 1939 § 8, 2016; Ord. 1808 § 27, 2012; Ord. 1201 § 17, 1995; Ord. 721 § 1, 1983).

15.52.020 Violations – Penalty.

Any knowing violation of the provisions of this chapter or any knowing failure to comply with the requirements of this chapter shall be a misdemeanor and any person, firm or corporation that violates, disobeys, neglects or refuses to comply with or resists or opposes the enforcement of any of the provisions of this chapter, or who persists in occupying any building or structure, and/or maintain operation of any equipment or appliances, in which the electrical wiring has been declared to be in violation of this chapter, after having been duly notified of such violation of this chapter, shall be a misdemeanor. Each day such violation, disobedience, neglect or refusal shall continue after notification of violation shall be deemed a separate offense and shall be subject to the penalty of this section.

Such person, firm or corporation shall be deemed to have been duly notified by posting of notification on the premises, equipment or appliances by the inspector; by sealing out of service, of circuits, equipment and/or appliances by inspector’s italics seal; or by notification in writing by the inspector, mailed to the owner and/or occupant at the premises involved. (Ord. 1777 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 842 § 17, 1986; Ord. 721 § 1, 1983).