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§ 3-1 TITLE 7 — CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS § 3-4 Chapter 3 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Sec. 3-1: Adoption of National Electrical Code Sec. 3-2: Fees Sec. 3-3 City Not Liable Sec. 3-4 Violation; Penalties Sec. 3-1. Adoption of National Electrical Code. All the rules, regulations and ordinances of a general and permanent character relating to and governing the qualifications and licensing of persons engaged in the business of electrical, or performing work within the trade of electrical, as such rules, regulations and ordinances are adopted and contained within the most current edition of the National Electrical Code, published under the authority of the National Fire Protection Association, as adopted by the State of Idaho in Title 54, Chapter 10 of Idaho Code, together with rules and regulations, as adopted by the State of Idaho, are adopted except to the extent that such rules and regulations are hereby changed, altered, or amended by this Chapter and together these shall be known as the "Electrical Code" of City of Moscow and shall constitute the rules, regulations, and ordinances governing the installation or alteration of electrical systems and equipment, and the qualifications and licensing of persons engaged in the business of electrical or performing work within the trade of electrical. This Chapter is adopted in accordance with Idaho Code Title 54, Chapter 10. One copy of the current edition of the "National Electrical Code" together with such rules and regulations adopted by the State of Idaho, shall be filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the City Clerk. (Ord. 2001-17; 09/17/2001; 2002-22; 12/02/02; 2010- 26, 12/20/2010; 2014-20, 12/01/2014; 2025-10, 10/06/2025) Sec. 3-2. Fees. Fees shall be established from time to time by Resolution of the Council, for the issuance of applicable electrical inspection permits. (Ord. 2010-26, 12/20/2010; 2014-20, 12/01/2014; 2017-17, 12/18/2017; 2025-10, 10/06/2025) Sec. 3-3. City Not Liable. This Chapter is not to be construed to relieve from or lessen responsibility or liability of any person owning, operating, controlling or installing any electrical wiring, electrical device, or electric motor for damages to person or property caused by any defects therein, nor shall the City be held as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspection required herein or the certificate of inspection herein provided for. (Ord. 2017-17, 12/18/2017; 2025-10, 10/06/2025) Sec. 3-4. Violations; Penalties. A. It shall be unlawful to violate any provisions of this Chapter. Any person violating any of the provisions of this Chapter, in addition to the penalties provided herein, shall be subject to all remedies available to the City under State and Federal law, including recovery of costs to the City resulting from such violation. B. Any person violating any provision of this Chapter shall be subject to the following: It is an infraction punishable by a fine of one hundred dollars ($100) plus court costs for any person to violate provisions of this Chapter for the first time. A second violation within five years is an infraction punishable by a fine of three hundred dollars ($300) plus court costs. A third violation within five years shall be a misdemeanor as defined by the Idaho Code and shall subject such person up to the maximum misdemeanor penalties as provided in the Idaho Code. Each separate day during which any violation of this Chapter occurs or continues, shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense, and, upon ---PAGE BREAK--- § 3-4 TITLE 7 — CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS § 3-4 conviction thereof, shall be punishable as stated herein. (Ord. 2014-20, 12/01/2014; 2017-17, 12/18/2017; 2025-10, 10/06/2025)