For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definition applies unless the context clearly requires a different meaning.
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. Electrical conductors, metallic raceways, fittings, devices, fixtures, appliances, apparatus and any electrical material of any nature, kind or description to be installed within or on any building or structure.
(Prior Code, § 5-301)
Statutory reference:
State electrical requirements, licensing by state, see 59 O.S. §§ 1680 through 1696
§ 150.02 National Electrical Code
(A) All installations of electrical equipment shall be in conformity with the provisions of this subchapter, with the statutes of the state and any orders, rules and regulations issued by the authority thereof and with the approved electrical standards for safety to persons and property.
(B) Where no specific standards are prescribed by this subchapter or by the statutes of the state or any orders, rules or regulations issued by the authority thereof, conformity with the regulations set forth in the current issue of the National Electrical Code as approved by the American Insurance Association shall be prima facie evidence of conformity with the approved standards for safety to persons or to property.
(Prior Code, § 5-302) Penalty, see § 150.99
§ 150.03 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc
(A) All electrical equipment installed or used shall be in conformity with the provisions of this subchapter, with the statutes of the state and any orders, rules and regulations issued by the authority thereof and with the approved electrical standards for safety to persons and property.
(B) Unless a specific type or class of electrical equipment is disapproved for installation and use by this subchapter, a statute of the state or any orders, rules or regulations issued by the authority thereof, conformity with the standards of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., shall be prima facie evidence of conformity with the approved standards for safety to persons and property.
(Prior Code, § 5-303) Penalty, see § 150.99
§ 150.04 Board Of Trustees May Make Special Rulings
(A) The Board of Trustees of the town, by motion or resolution, shall have the authority to make special rulings, when circumstances warrant, for the safeguarding of life and property and the improvement of electrical installations.
(B) In all cases, persons engaged in the installing of electrical equipment and holding an electrical license must be notified by letter of such decisions.
(Prior Code, § 5-304)
§ 150.05 Permit Required; Fee And Issuance
(A) Requirement. It is unlawful for any person to install any electrical wiring, fixtures or apparatus in or on any building or structure in the corporate limits of the town or to make extensions to any existing electrical installations without first securing a permit from the town.
(B) Application. Applications for electrical permits shall be made to the Town Clerk-Treasurer, and the applicant shall provide such plans, specifications and other data as may be reasonably required.
(C) Fee. The fee for an electrical permit shall be as prescribed by motion or resolution passed by the Town Board of Trustees.
(Prior Code, § 5-305) Penalty, see § 150.99
§ 150.06 Inspection Fee
The Town Board of Trustees, by motion or resolution, may prescribe an inspection fee to be paid to the town when electrical installations are inspected by the town.
(Prior Code, § 5-306)
Plumbing Code
§ 150.20 Boca Plumbing Code Adopted
A certain document, at least one copy of which is on file in the office of the Town Clerk-Treasurer, being marked and designated as The BOCA Basic/National Plumbing Code, the latest edition thereof and any revisions or amendments thereto, as published by The Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc., is hereby adopted as the Plumbing Code of the town for the control of buildings and structures as therein provided. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of the BOCA Plumbing Code are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this code, with additions, insertions and changes, if any, as prescribed in this subchapter.
(Prior Code, § 5-201)
Statutory reference:
Town powers to supervise plumbing, see 59 O.S. §§ 1001 et seq.
§ 150.21 Additions, Insertions And Changes To Plumbing Code
The following sections are hereby revised as follows:
(A) Section P-100.1 (page 5, second line): Insert the Town of Calera;
(B) Section P-104.1 (page 6, second line): Insert the effective date of the town’s code of ordinances;
(C) Section P-114.2 (page 12, third line): Insert “as provided in § 150.22 of the town’s code of ordinances;”
(D) Section P-117.4 (page 13, fifth, sixth and seventh lines): Insert “offense and punished as provided in § 10.99(A) of the town’s code of ordinances;”
(E) Section P-118.2 (page 14, fifth line): Insert “fine as provided in § 10.99(A) of ordinances;”
(F) Section P-303.2 (page 32, third line): Insert “a distance in feet as determined by the Town Board of Trustees;” and
(G) Section P-308.3 (page 33, second and third lines): Insert “a depth in feet as determined by the Town Board of Trustees.”
(Prior Code, § 5-202)
§ 150.22 Permit Required; Fee And Inspection
(A) No plumbing work shall be undertaken without a permit from the town.
(B) The application for such work must follow the adopted town code.
(C) The schedule of permit fees may be set forth by resolution or motion of the Town Board. Such payment will be made upon application.
(D) The inspection of such work must conform to the guidelines set forth in the town code.
(Prior Code, § 5-204) Penalty, see § 150.99
Gas Piping Code
§ 150.35 National Fuel Gas Code Adopted
Pamphlet No. 54 published by the National Fire Protection Association, entitled National Fuel Gas Code, the latest edition thereof, is hereby adopted and incorporated in this code by reference. The pamphlet shall be in full force and effect in the town and shall govern the installation of gas piping and gas appliances in the town. Any violation of the provisions of the pamphlet shall be deemed a violation of the ordinances of the town.
(Prior Code, § 5-501) Penalty, see § 150.99
§ 150.99 Penalty
(A) Any person violating any provision of this chapter for which no specific penalty is prescribed shall be subject to § 10.99(A) of this code of ordinances.
(B) Any person, firm or corporation who shall engage in any business, trade or vocation for which a license, permit, certificate or registration is required by §§ 150.01 through 150.06, 150.20 through 150.22 and 150.35 of this chapter without having a valid license, permit, certificate or certificate of registration as required, or who shall fail to do anything required by §§ 150.01 through 150.06, 150.20 through 150.22 and 150.35 of this chapter or by any code adopted by §§ 150.01 through 150.06, 150.20 through 150.22 and 150.35 of this chapter, or who shall otherwise violate any provision of §§ 150.01 through 150.06, 150.20 through 150.22 and 150.35 of this chapter or of any code adopted by §§ 150.01 through 150.06, 150.20 through 150.22 and 150.35 of this chapter, or who shall violate any lawful regulation or order made by any of the officers provided for in §§ 150.01 through 150.06, 150.20 through 150.22 and 150.35 of this chapter, shall be guilty of an offense, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided in § 10.99(A) of this code.
(Prior Code, § 5-801)
(C) No penalty imposed by and pursuant to §§ 150.01 through 150.06, 150.20 through 150.22 and 150.35 of this chapter shall interfere with the right of the town also to apply to the proper courts of the state for a mandamus, an injunction or other appropriate action against such person, firm or corporation.