[HISTORY: Adopted by the Common Council of
the City of Franklin 8-5-1997 by Ord. No. 97-1461 as Ch. 17 of the 1997
Code; amended in its entirety 4-5-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-1787. Subsequent amendments
noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Building construction — See Ch. 92.
This chapter shall be known as the "Electrical
Code of the City of Franklin" and will hereinafter be referred to
as "this code."
The purpose of this code is to safeguard life
and property by regulating and providing for the inspection of the
installation and condition of electrical wiring, equipment and devices,
and providing for the licensing of persons, firms and corporations
undertaking electrical work, and fixing a penalty for violation of
the provisions of this code.
The Electrical Inspector shall enforce all state
laws and City ordinances relating to electrical inspection and perform
such further duties as set forth thereunder and specifically, but
not limited to, as set forth under this chapter.
The Electrical Inspector or his or her authorized
agent may enter any building or premises in the discharge of his or
her official duties for the purpose of making any inspection or test
of the electrical wires, equipment or devices contained therein. The
Inspector or his or her authorized agent shall be given access to
any premises upon request made to the owner or person in immediate
charge of the premises.
There shall be kept in the Department of Building
Inspection a complete record of all applications and permits, regularly
numbered in the order of their issue, of all inspections made and
other official work performed under the provisions of this code, so
arranged as promptly to afford information concerning electrical installation.
For the purpose of this code, the following
terms and words shall be interpreted as having the following meanings:
A.
State Code terms. All terms defined in the Wisconsin
State Electrical Code and any amendments thereto shall, when used
in this code, be construed to have the same meaning as in the Wisconsin
State Electrical Code.
B.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL WORK
WIRING
Other terms. For the purpose of this code, the following
terms shall have the meanings indicated:
All wires, equipment or devices installed for the purpose
of conducting or safeguarding electrical current.
Any act in connection with the installing, altering or maintaining
of an electrical system, which act ordinarily requires the use of
tools.
Includes the wires and other devices incident to the means
for safely conducting electrical current.
The Electrical Inspector may order the cuffing
off of all electrical current from any electrical system which is
found to be in an unsafe condition and may order the cutting off of
electric current in cases of emergency and where such electrical currents
are dangerous to life or property or may interfere with the work of
the Fire Department. No person shall reconnect any equipment thus
cut off until permission is given by the Electrical Inspector.
This code shall not be construed to relieve
from or lessen the responsibility or liability of any person applying
electricity to or selling, renting, leasing, owning, using, operating,
controlling, installing, altering, repairing, removing, replacing,
disturbing, connecting, disconnecting or maintaining any electrical
wiring, device or equipment for damages to persons or property caused
by any defect therein or therefrom; nor shall the City be held as
assuming any such responsibility or liability by reason of the issuance
or revocation of any license, permit or certificate or the inspection
or reinspection authorized by this code, or by reason of the approval
or disapproval of any electrical equipment, sales, rentals, drawings,
plans, specifications, materials, samples, test reports, literature,
information or schedules authorized in this code. Nor shall the City
be held liable for any damages resulting from the enforcement of this
code.
All requests for information pertaining to and
involving an interpretation of this code shall be submitted in detail
to the Electrical Inspector. The Electrical Inspector shall not design
or lay out any electrical installation or act in the capacity of a
consulting (electrical) engineer.
[Amended 5-21-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-2370]
The Electrical Inspector shall visit and inspect
all public buildings and premises, such as places of amusement and
places of assemblage, farms, campgrounds, manufactured home communities,
public marinas, piers, docks, wharves, recreational vehicle parks,
and all other buildings for which electrical permits have been issued
and make a thorough examination of all the electrical wires, equipment
and devices installed, and when found to be in a dangerous or unsafe
condition, he or she shall notify the person owning, using, operating
or installing the same to place them in a safe condition. The necessary
repairs or changes shall be completed within 15 days after the receipt
of such notice; each day which shall elapse after the expiration of
said period shall constitute a separate offense, and the Electrical
Inspector may order the discontinuance of electrical service to such
defective electrical system until it shall have been repaired, removed
or changed as directed by him or her. Failure to obey any such order
shall subject the person failing to make such disconnection to the
penalties hereinafter provided.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 118-11,
Board of Electrical Examiners, was repealed 4-5-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-1787.
[Amended 5-21-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-2370]
The Electrical Inspector shall issue permits
for the erection of electrical installations for light, heat or power
upon the filing of proper application, which shall be made on forms
furnished by the Electrical Inspector, and shall prescribe the nature
of the work as well as such other information as may be required for
inspection. In no case shall any such electrical work be done unless
a permit has first been obtained, except as follows:
A.
Any person manufacturing or repairing electrical apparatus
and equipment and employing a competent electrician shall not be required
to have a permit for his or her or its testing equipment.
B.
No permit shall be required for minor repair work,
such as repairing drop cords, flush and snap switches, replacing fuses
or changing lamp sockets, ballasts, and receptacles.
C.
No permit shall be required for portable devices,
such as grinders, drills, portable signs, washing machines, vacuum
cleaners, radios, electric refrigerators and similar devices not permanently
wired but intended to be connected to the circuit by a flexible cord
and plug. However, proper approved wiring is to be installed, together
with approved receptacle and plug.
D.
No permit shall be required for the installation,
alteration or repair of electrical generation, transmission or distribution
equipment owned and operated by an electrical utility company or the
City.
E.
No permit shall be required for the installation,
alteration or repair of signal or communication equipment where such
equipment is owned and operated by a public utility company or the
City.
F.
The electrical permit shall expire after 24 months
of the date of issuance of the permit.
G.
No electrical permit shall be required for low-voltage,
CATV, telephone, data and speaker wiring. Wiring shall be done per
the National Electrical Code and Wisconsin Electrical Code.
H.
Homeowner. A homeowner may perform electrical work on a single-family
dwelling, if he or she owns and occupies it as his or her permanent
residence, except that the homeowner may not repair or replace the
electrical service to the dwelling or install electrical wiring to
hot tubs, spas or swimming pools. Any electrical work must be permitted,
inspected and approved according to this chapter. In addition, if
requested by the Inspector, a homeowner must demonstrate his or her
ability to conform the work to all applicable rules and regulations
by furnishing drawings or plans of proposed work.
[Added 5-21-2019 by Ord.
No. 2019-2370]
A.
Minimum.
(1)
Minimum fee. The minimum fee for any permit shall
be $50. Where additional permits by the same licensee on the same
job are necessary and the nature of the work is the same as that of
the original permit, the minimum fee shall not apply. The term "outlet"
as used in this subsection shall mean any opening for the connection
of current consuming or controlling devices generally. Outlets installed
in common or "in gang" shall be counted individually.
(2)
Permit fees. Fees shall be as follows:
[Amended 7-13-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-2010; 12-19-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-2310; 2-15-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-2497]
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Category
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Fee Amount
(each unless noted)
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1.
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Light switch and convenience outlets
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$1.10
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a.
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Single switch/outlet
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$35 (flat fee)
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2.
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Light fixtures
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$1.40
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3.
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Fluorescent fixtures
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$3.35
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4.
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Range, electric
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$11
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5.
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Garbage grinding and disposal unit
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$11
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6.
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Clothes dryer
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$11
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7.
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Water heaters, electric - new
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$11
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a.
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Replacement water heater, electric
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$35 (flat fee)
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8.
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Air conditioner - new
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$35
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a.
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Replacement air conditioner (residential, multifamily)
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$35 (flat fee)
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9.
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Refrigeration units - commercial
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$11
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10.
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Feeders and subfeeders - per 100 amp capacity
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$22 per 100 amps
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11.
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Temporary wiring installation for construction, fire damage,
etc.
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$95
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12.
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Services:
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a.
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Service switch and conductors
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$40 per 100 amps
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b.
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Service disconnect
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$22 per disconnect
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13.
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Fans/motors
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$6
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14.
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Motors
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$6 plus $1.10 per HP
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15.
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Motor disconnects or controllers
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$6
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16.
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Fuel pumps, mound systems, water pumps
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$11
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17.
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Transformers and generators
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$35
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18.
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Space heating systems
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$11 per unit
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19.
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Furnaces and heating devices
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$11
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20.
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Replacement furnaces and heating devices (residential/multifamily)
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$35 (flat fee)
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21.
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Dimmers, occ. sensors, audible or visual signal devices, surge
protectors, etc.
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$1.10 per device
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22.
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Power receptacles
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a.
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One to 30 amperes
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$7
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b.
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Over 30 amperes
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$9
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23.
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Wireways, busways, under floor raceways
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$1.10 per feet
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24.
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HID, mercury, sodium and metal halite
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$2.25
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25.
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Post light (residential)
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$7
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26.
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Light poles (commercial)
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$11
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27.
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Machines, X-ray, motion-picture, welders
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$35
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28.
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Stage lights
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$0.45
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29.
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Elevators
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$17
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30.
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Signs
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$35
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31.
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Swimming pool wiring
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a.
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In-ground pool
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$70
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b.
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Aboveground pool
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$70
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c.
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In-pool lighting
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$17
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32.
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Hot tub, spa, whirlpool
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$35
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33.
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Fountains
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$17
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34.
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Cranes and hoists
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$35
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35.
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Fire protection, signaling and communication devices
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$0.55
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36.
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Fire, carbon monoxide, smoke alarms
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$3.35
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37.
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Fire/alarm panels and controllers
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$6
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38.
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Failure to call for final inspection
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$110
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39.
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Inspections
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a.
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First inspection and reinspection
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Included in permit
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b.
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Second reinspection and additional
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$85 per reinspection
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c.
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Requested inspection during nonworking hours
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$100 per hour, two-hour minimum
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(Second reinspection and subsequent inspections)
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$85 per reinspection
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40.
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Special inspections
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$100 per hour, two-hour minimum
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41.
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Minimum electrical permit fee
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$95, residential one- and two-family, multifamily dwelling units;
$115, all other uses
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42.
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Failure to obtain permit before commencing work
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a.
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First offense
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Triple fee (3X)
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b.
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Second offense or repeat offender
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Quadruple fee (4X)
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43.
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Trip charge for off-site duplication of plans, etc.
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$40
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44.
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Technology fee (required for all permits)
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$7
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NOTE:
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Projects of and for the City of Franklin (general government,
not special fund entities or utilities) are exempt from permit fees.
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NOTE:
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If construction is not commenced prior to expiration of the
permit, that portion of the permit fee, excluding plan exam fees,
that exceeds the minimum fee will be refunded upon written request.
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NOTE:
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Before any work is commenced or recommenced after a permit has
expired, a new permit shall be reissued at 1/2 the regular fee or
at the reinspection rate for each remaining inspection. The method
used shall be determined by, and at the sole discretion of, the Building
Inspector.
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NOTE:
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If work was completed during the permit term and a final inspection
was not done, the owner/contractor may, at any time, be entitled to
one final inspection and one final re-inspection without the need
to renew the permit or incur a separate inspection fee.
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A.
On applying for a permit for temporary work, a specified
period of time during which such wiring is to remain in service must
be stated but not exceeding 90 days. Service shall be cut off at the
end of this period and shall not again be connected without written
permission from the Electrical Inspector. For buildings where conduit
wiring is required, special permits for temporary work may be granted
by the Electrical Inspector for the installation of open work and
exposed wiring, lights, power for building operations, display decorative
wiring, etc., for use for a limited period, subject to discontinuance
and complete removal at expiration and to condemnation and revocation
within such period.
B.
Emergency work. In emergency work, the person doing
or causing such work to be done shall report the same to the Electrical
Inspector the next business day after beginning work, and such work
shall be done in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
Upon completion of the wiring in or on any building
and before any wiring is to be concealed from view, the person doing
the same shall notify the Electrical Inspector, and he or she shall
inspect the installation within 48 hours of the time such notice is
received. If, upon inspection, it is found that the installation is
in compliance with this chapter and does not constitute a hazard to
life or property, he or she shall approve the same and authorize concealment
of the wiring or authorize connection for electrical service. If the
installation is incomplete or not strictly in accordance with this
chapter, he or she shall issue orders to the person installing the
same to remove all hazards and to make the necessary changes or additions
within seven days. No person shall conceal any electric work before
inspection or fail to comply with any order of the Electrical Inspector.
Current shall not be turned on for any electrical
installation until a certificate of inspection has been issued by
the Electrical Inspector. However, in occupied buildings where a permit
for lighting fixtures has been issued, the Electrical Inspector may
authorize the installation of meters for electric service after wiring
has been inspected and approved.
[Amended 5-21-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-2370]
No certificate of inspection shall be issued
unless the electric light, power or heating installation and all other
electrical apparatus connected with it are in strict conformity with
this chapter and rules and regulations of the State Electrical Code.
The provisions of the Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter SPS 316
are herein adopted in their entirety.
A.
No electrical materials , devices or appliances shall
be used or installed in the City unless they conform to the requirements
of this chapter, state statutes, rules and regulations issued by the
Department of Safety and Professional Services under authority of
the state statutes, and are in conformity with approved methods of
construction for safety to life and property.
[Amended 5-21-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-2370]
B.
Maker's name, trademark or other identification symbol
shall be placed on electrical material devices and appliances used
or installed; also, rating in volts, amperes, watts, horsepower, etc.,
to permit proper identification.
A.
Electrically illuminated signs shall not be hung or
erected until after inspection and approval by the Electrical Inspector.
B.
Small socket signs may be connected to an existing
lighting circuit, provided that the total wattage of lighting circuit,
together with the socket sign, does not exceed 1,650 watts.
