[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Fallsburg
as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 6-25-2012 by L.L. No. 3-2012]
A.
A permit shall be required for specific electrical work listed below
that is to be performed on all multifamily, commercial use, rented/leased
residential and specified single-family residence properties located
within the Town of Fallsburg.
B.
All electrical work being performed on the above-mentioned properties
shall be performed by an electrician licensed by Sullivan County Electrical
Licensing Board.
C.
A certificate of compliance for all electric work shall be issued
for all electrical work performed under an approved electrical permit
prior to legal use.
D.
A certificate of compliance for any electrical work shall only be
issued upon submittal of a final electrical inspection certification
issued by a recognized independent electrical inspection agency authorized
by the Town of Fallsburg to perform such inspections. The final electrical
inspection certification shall clearly state the electrical permit
number of the property for which the electrical inspection was performed
and a specific list of what work was performed.
E.
Electrical work of owner-occupied, single-family homes may be performed
by the owner, provided the owner will be the occupant of such residence
for a minimum of one year from the date of certificate of compliance
and shall also be required to obtain an inspection by recognized independent
electrical inspection agency licensed to perform such inspections.
F.
A permit fee shall be established by the Fallsburg Town Board.
A.
The name of the legal owner of the property, Tax Map and physical
location of the premises where the work is to be performed shall be
included in all applications.
B.
The electrical permit shall clearly state a description of sufficient
clarity the detail, nature and extent of the work to be proposed.
C.
The permit shall include the occupancy classification of the affected
building or structure.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. IV)]
D.
The permit shall include the electrician's address, phone number,
a valid Sullivan County electrical license number and proof of current
required insurances (workers compensation, general liability).
E.
The permit shall include the independent inspection agencies name,
address, and phone number and the name of the inspector performing
the physical inspections.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. IV)]
The following electrical work shall require a permit in accordance
with this article:
A.
New or replacement electrical panels or sub-panels of all buildings
and accessory structures.
B.
The addition of one or more electrical circuits requiring additional
overcurrent protection.
C.
The installation of new or replacement electrical wiring for a new
or existing swimming pool, spa or jacuzzi.
D.
The installation of additional or replacement components for the
repair or upgrade of existing lighting fixtures.
E.
The installation of wiring for any construction, alteration or remodeling
related projects that would not normally require a building permit.
F.
The installation of a backup generator system or solar electrical
panel system.
G.
Installation of electrical work and or repairs deemed required by
the Code Enforcement Official.
H.
Any work mandated by insurance companies, town officials, state agencies
or annual Inspection reviews.
Failure to comply with any of the provisions listed in this
article is a violation and subject to permit revocation.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. IV)]
The Code Enforcement Office will charge a minimum amount as
set by resolution of the Town Board.
