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F3A. Ordinance 1754 - Electrical Permit ProgramORDINANCE NO. 1754 AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT, BY REFERENCE, THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION STANDARD NFPA 70, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, REFERRED TO AS THE "NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEQ99, 2014 EDITION, ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE BUILDING CODES BUREAU, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY, STATE OF MONTANA; TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF ANY LAWFUL ORDER ISSUED PURSUANT THERETO; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell, pursuant to the authority provided to local government by the State of Montana under 7-5-108, M.C.A., and 7-5-4202, M.C.A. may adopt uniform technical codes by reference; and WHEREAS, the Building Codes Bureau, under the Montana State Department of Labor and Industry permits local governments, such as the City of Kalispell, to administer the state approved building codes within the territorial jurisdiction of the local government; and WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell has the personnel, expertise and desire to administer the National Fire Protection Association Standard NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, referred to as the "National Electrical Code (NEC)" 2014 edition, as amended by the Administrative Rules of Montana, that is currently being administered within the City's territorial jurisdiction by the State of Montana; and WHEREAS, the state Building Codes Bureau has approved the 2014 Edition of the National Fire Protection Association Standard NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, referred to as the "National Electrical Code (NEC)", and requires local governments that choose to administer the NEC to adopt the 2014 Edition of the code. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. There is hereby adopted by reference, the National Fire Protection Association Standard NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, referred to as the "National Electrical Code (NEC)" 2014 edition, as amended by the Administrative Rules of Montana, except for the penalty portions thereof and except for the fee schedule which shall be established by the resolution of the City. At least one copy of said document shall be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk for inspection by the public. SECTION 2. These codes are applicable to all buildings within the building code enforcement area of the City of Kalispell, including but not limited to, residential buildings containing less than five dwelling units or their attached -to structures, any farm or ranch building, and any private garage or private storage structure use only for the owner's own use as provided by §50-60-102(l (a) MCA. SECTION 3. It is unlawful for any person to knowingly, purposely, willfully, or negligently violate any lawful order issued pursuant to said codes; such a violation is an offense against the City punishable as provided in Section 1-9 of the Kalispell City Code. SECTION 4. This ordinance is effective thirty days following final approval by the Council and Mayor and the filing with the City Clerk of the prescribed copies of the Codes hereby adopted by reference. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA THIS DAY OF MARCH, 2015. Mark Johnson Mayor ATTEST: Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC City Clerk EXHIBIT A —FEE SCHEDULES City of Kalispell Electrical Permit Fee Schedule Beginning May 1, 2015 Residential/Accessory Buildings 100 to 200 Amp Service $200.00 201 to 400 Amp Service $380.00 Accessory Building 0 to 200 Amp Service $ 80.00 Accessory Building 201 to 300 Amp Service $150.00 Accessory Building 301 or more Amp Service $250.00 Interior rewire or addition $120.00 Change of Service $ 45.00 Mobile/Modular In Court $ 40.00 Mobile Modular Out of Court $ 80.00 Temporary Construction Service $ 25.00 Permit Renewal $ 60.00 Commercial based on Valuation: ZTali�atinn PPrrr„t FPP $0 to $11000.00 $1,001.00 to $10,000.00 $10,001.00 to $50,000.00 $50,001.00 and up $45.00 for the first $ 5 00.00 plus 6% of the balance of construction cost $ 7 5.00 for the first $10, 00.00 plus 2% of the balance of construction cost $255.00 for the first $10,00.00 plus .5% of the balance of construction cost $455.00 for the first $50,00.00 plus .3% of the balance of construction cost