§ 18-301. Electrical work by homeowner.

(a)

Nothing in this division shall prohibit any bona fide homeowner from personally installing electrical conductors or equipment within his own homestead, provided the owner shall:

(1)

File with the chief building official approved plans and specifications that satisfy the city chief building official as to his ability to install electrical wiring;

(2)

Apply for and secure a permit;

(3)

Pay the required fees;

(4)

Do the work in accordance with this article; and

(5)

Apply for and pass a final inspection.

(b)

Personal installation by an owner under the homeowner's rights shall be by himself, for himself, on his own homestead premises, behind his own homestead electrical service, and no person shall be employed to assist him in any way on such work.

(Code 1967, § 11-34; Ord. No. 2388, § 1, 12-22-77; Ord. No. 10,126, § 19, 8-11-05; Ord. No. 13,654 , § 25, 12-14-17)