Section 2-2-1 ELECTRICAL PROVISIONS

This Chapter shall be known as the Electrical Code of the City of Elko, hereinafter "code" including the adoption of the 2002 National Electrical Code and necessary provisions.

The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to all new construction, relocated buildings, and to any alterations, repairs, or reconstruction, except as provided for otherwise in this Chapter. All electrical construction work, electrical alterations or repair, installation and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical supply and communication lines and the inspections thereof shall be in conformity with the provisions of this Chapter and with the 2002 edition of the National Electrical Code along with supplements as adopted by the National Fire Protection Association which are hereby adopted by the City. Certain sections of the National Electrical Code may be added or deleted by Resolution.

In the event that any residential use presently permitted in any commercially or industrially zoned area, which is presently being used as a residence, is converted to a commercial or industrial use, such building, structure or other property must be rewired with electrical wiring and equipment which meets commercial and industrial standards established pursuant to this Chapter and the National Electrical Code. (Ord. 515, 8-25-1998)

(Ord. 637, Repealed and Replaced, 09/27/2005, Prior Text; AB11, Amended, 09/25/2001, Effec 10-1-01:BOS to City Council, Prior Text; Res 10-00, Amended, 05/23/2000, Effective; 05-23-00- Adopt 1997 Uniform Building Code, Prior Text)