Skip to main content
Loading…
This section is included in your selections.

A. Creation of Enforcement Agency. The division of electrical inspection is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the code official. The function of the division shall be to assist the code official in the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.

1. Appointment. The code official shall be appointed by the chief appointing authority of the jurisdiction. The code official shall appoint an electrical inspector and such assistant inspectors as shall be deemed necessary, all meeting the qualifications set forth in RCW 19.28.070, and upon such appointment being made, the inspector or inspectors shall have the full power and authority to issue permits and make such inspections as are called for in this chapter and the codes and standards adopted by this chapter.

B. Duties and Powers of the Code Official.

1. The code official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this code. The code official shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code, and to adopt policies, procedures, rules and regulations in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies, procedures, rules and regulations shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code.

2. Rule-Making Authority. The code official shall have authority as necessary in the interest of public health, safety and general welfare, to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations and to designate requirements applicable because of local climatic or other conditions. Such rules shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code, or of violating accepted engineering methods involving public safety.

3. Applications and Permits. The code official is authorized to receive applications, review construction documents and issue permits for the installation of electrical systems and equipment, inspect the premises for which such permits have been issued, and enforce compliance with the provisions of this code.

a. Permit--Issuance to Owner. The inspector may issue a permit to the owner of any building used and occupied by him, for which a permit is required by this chapter. Nothing in this section shall be construed to restrict the right of any homeowner to assist or receive assistance from a friend, neighbor, relative, or other person when none of the individuals doing such electrical installation hold themselves out as engaged in the trade or business of electrical installations; provided, however, that no permit shall be issued to the owner of any building not otherwise qualified to do the owner’s own electrical wiring if the building for which the permit is required is used as a place of business, apartment house, rental unit or is a new dwelling to be offered for sale within six months from the date of completion.

4. Notices and Orders. The code official is authorized to issue all necessary notices or orders as are required to effect compliance with this code.

5. Inspections. The code official shall make all of the inspections necessary to determine compliance with the provisions of this code in accordance with LMC 14.13.070.

6. Identification. The code official shall carry proper identification as required by LMC 14.13.070(B)(4)(a).

7. Right of Entry. The code official is authorized to enter the structure or premises at reasonable times to inspect or perform the duties imposed by this code in accordance with LMC 14.13.070(B)(4).

C. Certificate of Occupancy.

1. Use and Occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied until a certificate of occupancy has been provided in accordance with the International Building Code. (Ord. 1467 §10, 2015).