A. Add new Section 90.4(A), Administration.

The amended administrative provisions of the International Building Code, Section 15.08.050 Redmond Municipal Code, shall apply.

B. Add new Section 90.4(B), Basic Electrical Work.

The Basic Electrical Work definition and classification as specified in RCW 19.28.006.

C. Add new Section 90.4(C), Inspections.

The installation, alteration or extension of any electrical system, fixtures or components for which an Electrical Permit is required by this Code shall be subject to inspection by the Building Official and such electrical systems, fixtures and components shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved by the Building Official. It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the electrical systems to remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes. The City shall not be liable for any expense entailed in the removal or replacement of material required to permit inspection. Electrical systems and equipment regulated by the National Electrical Code shall not be connected to the energy source or energized until authorized by the Building Official.

D. Add new Section 90.4(D), Special Inspections.

The Building Official may require special inspection of equipment or wiring methods where the installation requires special training, equipment, expertise, knowledge, or other such factors. Where such special inspection is required, an independent third party acceptable to the Building Official shall perform it. The special inspection person/agency shall be designated and approved prior to beginning the installation of wiring or equipment. The Building Official prior to the installation being approved shall receive a written report from the designated special inspection agency indicating that the installation conforms to the appropriate Codes and standards. All costs for such testing and reporting shall be the responsibility of the permit holder.

E. Add new Section 90.4(E), Unused Conductors.

Electrical conductors not in use shall be removed unless otherwise authorized by the Building Official.

F. Add new Section 90.4(F), Corrections.

If, upon inspection, any installation is found not to be fully in conformity with this Code, the Building Official shall at once forward to the person, firm, or corporation making the installation a written notice stating the defects that have been found to exist. Correction of these defects shall be made within 15 days.

G. Add new Section 90.4(G), Approval of Violations.

Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation of the provisions of the National Electrical Code or other laws or ordinances of the City. Inspections presuming to give authority to violate or cancel provisions of the National Electrical Code or other laws or ordinances of the City shall not be valid.

H. Add new Section 90.4(H), Time Limitation of Application.

An application for permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 365 days after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued; except that the building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 365 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

I. Add new Section 90.4(I), Expiration.

Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 365 days after its issued, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 365 days after the work is commenced. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 365 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

J. Add new Section 90.4(J), Schedule of Permit Fees.

On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with Redmond Zoning Code Section 21.76.030, Application Requirements, as said section currently exists or is hereafter amended, modified or recodified.

K. Add new Section 90.4(K), Permit Valuations.

The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated permit value at time of application. Permit valuations shall include total value of work, including materials and labor, for which the permit is being issued, such as electrical, equipment and permanent systems. If, in the opinion of the building official, the valuation is underestimated on the application, the permit shall be denied, unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of the building official. Final permit valuation shall be set by the building official.

L. Add new Section 90.4(L), Work Commencing Before Permit Issuance.

Any person who commences any work on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a special investigation fee. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee that would be required by this code if a permit were to be issued. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, may be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code, nor from any penalty prescribed by law.

M. Add Section 113, Means of Appeal.

Appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official related to the application or interpretation of this code shall be made pursuant to Redmond Zoning Code Section 21.76.060(I), Appeals of Type I and II Permits, as said section currently exists or is hereafter amended, modified or recodified. The provisions of this section shall not preclude the Building Official from convening a Code Advisory Body comprised of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction.