Title 17F Construction Standards
Chapter 17F.050 Electrical Code
Section 17F.050.150 Disconnection of Service
- The electrical inspector disconnects or causes the disconnection of electric service to any installation, conductors, apparatus, or fixtures which remain in an unsafe or dangerous condition following a notice or which have been connected without approval for service.
- The fire department may disconnect any electric service when required for fire safety.
- Upon disconnection of service the inspector seals the unlawful conductor, apparatus or fixture and/or attaches a notice that service has been disconnected for violation of this code.
- No person, except the electrical inspector, may remove a seal or notice of disconnection or reconnect any installation which has been disconnected by the electrical inspector or fire department until connection has been approved by the inspector.
- A Safety inspection by a city electrical inspector will be required to approve a service for reconnection of power by the serving utility company under the following circumstances:
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- Power has been off for one year or more
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- When requested by the serving utility company
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- Mixed wiring between units
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- Extension cords discovered running between different houses or buildings
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- Vandalized wiring discovered or other noted electrical issues
- A safety inspection permit for the purpose of service reconnection may be issued to home owners, realtors, renters, and other persons responsible for a structure for the purpose of a safety inspection only but not for the purpose of inspecting electrical work that has occurred that requires an electrical permit according the requirements of WAC 296-46B.
- The fees for electrical safety permits are found in SMC 08.02.031.(S)
- If the inspector discovers corrections are required before the service can be re-energized, a separate “electrical permit” will be required by an authorized person. The inspector will inspect the repairs when notified.
Date Passed: Monday, July 14, 2014 Effective Date: Thursday, August 28, 2014 ORD C35117 Section 3 |
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