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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCP 90-11; Shinn Condominium Conversion; Condo Permit (CP) (9)CITTOF CARLSBAD INTER-OFFICE CORRESPONDENCE TO: Karen Hirata FROM: Ray Garrison. Building Technician SUBJECT: 4537 Cove Drive George Shinn. Cvdnev Shinn OFFICE: Deputy City Attorney DATE: January 29. 1991 MESSAGE: Please find attached the Code Sections and explanation of the violations observed at the above referenced property. Also included is a copy of the plans submitted for his condominium permit, highlighted to show separation in Unit A. The highlighted area is one unit, as converted by the owner. The Principal Building Inspector will permit the cabinets to remain in the attic area. Codes Violated: 1. C.M.C. 21.22.080 - More than two units is over density for this lot. The lot is 40 feet by 117 feet which equals 4,680 square feet. 4680 43560 = 0.107438 x 20 units = 2.14876 units, or two units are permitted on this lot. 2. C.M.C. 18.04.015 - Conversion of attic to usable floor area without permits. A portion of the usable floor area is being used as habital space. Reference U.B.C. Section 409: HABITABLE SPACE (ROOM) is a space in a structure for living, sleeping, eating or cooking. Bathrooms, toilet compartments, closets, halls.storage or utility space, and similar areas, are not considered habitable space. Articles of habitation would then be things that would be found in rooms used for human habitation. 3. C.M.C. 18.04.015 - Closing off stairway without permits. Reference U.B.C. 3301 (c). Exit Obstruction. Obstructions shall not be placed in the required width of an exit except projections permitted by this chapter. Wall dividing second floor into two units at stairway. Reference U.B.C. 3303(a). The second story shall be provided with not less than two exits when the occupant load is ten or more. Occupants on floors above the second story and in basements shall have access to not less than two separate exits from the floor or basement. Karen Hirata January 29, 1991 Page Two Exceptions: 3. When the third floor within an individual dwelling unit does not exceed 500 square feet, only one exit need be provided from that floor. This requires two exits from floors above the second floor if the space above the second floor is over 500 square feet. 4. C.M.C. 18.12.240 - Electrical conduit installed on exterior wall of building and in rain gutter downspout. 5. C.M.C. 18.12.080 - Electrical work installed in attic space without permit or inspections. Signature: c: Principal Building Inspector Senior Building Inspector Assistant Planning Director 21.22.060 distance between buildings used for human habi- tation and accessory buildings shall be eight feet. (Ord. 9189 § 1 (part): Ord. 9060 § 955) 21.22.070 Minimum lot area. The minimum required area of a lot in the R- W zone shall not be less than five thousand square feet. (Ord. 9336 § 9, 1972: Ord. 9189 § 1 (part): Ord. 9060 § 956) 21.22.080 Maximum allowable density. The maximum allowable density shall be twenty units per acre. A density of up to thirty dwelling units per acre may be established by the planning commission or city council, whichever is the final decisionmaking body for a project requiring a discretionary permit or entitlement under this code, or the planning commission for all other projects if said body finds that the den- sity is consistent with the general plan and the provisions of this code. Except when the city council is the final deci- sionmaking body for a project, a decision of the planning commission establishing density may be appealed to the city council not later than ten days after the decision or not later than the time for appeal of the discretionary permit or entitle- ment for the project, whichever is later. (Ord. 9606 § 1 (part), 1981: Ord. 9189 § 1 (part): Ord. 9060 § 957) 21.22.090 Lot width. Every lot shall have a width of not less than forty feet at the rear line of the required front yard. (Ord. 9189 § 1 (part): Ord. 9060 § 958) 21.22.100 Lot coverage. All buildings, including accessory buildings and structures, shall not cover more than sev- enty-five percent of the area of the lot. (Ord. 9189 § 1 (part): Ord. 9060 § 959) 21.22.120 Waterway access. Not less than seventy percent in number of the R-W zoned lots in any subdivision in an R-W zone shall have direct access to a navigable water- way. For each twenty lots or portion thereof with- out direct access to a navigable waterway, there shall be provided a boat launching facility within the subdivision on an R-W zoned lot which does have direct access to a navigable waterway. The area of such lot not utilized for the boat launch- ing facility shall be improved for parking and shall conform to the requirements of Sections 21.44.180 and 21.44.200. "Direct access" for the purpose of this section shall mean that at least twenty feet or one-half, whichever is the longer, of a side or rear lot line shall border upon such navigable waterway. "Navigable waterway" for the purpose of this section means an ocean inlet or lagoon, or other arm of the sea, actually usable for boating; and any channel actually usable for boating and docking facilities connecting with an ocean inlet or lagoon or other arm of the sea. (Ord. 9189 § 1 (part): Ord. 9060 § 961) 603/605 (Carlsbad 8-88) 18.04.010 Chapter 18.04 BUILDING CODE Sections: 18.04.010 Adopted. 18.04.015 Section 301 (a) amended— Permits required. 18.04.020 Section 303(a) amended— Building permit issuance. 18.04.030 Section 303(d) amended— Expiration. 18.04.035 Section 304(d) amended— Expiration of plan review. 18.04.040 Factory built housing. 18.04.160 Section I807(a) amended— Special provisions. 18.04.170 Section 1808 added—Special provisions for buildings between 35 and 55 feet in height. 18.04.180 Special provisions for buildings between 35 and 55 feet in height—Type I-F.R. 18.04.190 Special provisions for buildings between 35 and 55 feet in height—Type III. 18.04.210 Special provisions for buildings between 35 and 55 feet in height—Type IV. 18.04.220 Section 2312(d)2—Earthquake regulations. 18.04.230 Section 3201 amended— General. 18.04.235 Spark arrester. 18.04.260 Section 3802(a) amended— Automatic fire extinguishing systems. 18.04.270 Section 3802(h) amended— Group R Division 1 and 3 Occupancies. 18.04310 Violations. 18.04.320 Building numbering. 18.04J30 Street name signs. 18.04J40 Findings. 18.04.010 Adopted. The Uniform Building Code, excluding Chap- ters 53 and 70 of the Appendix, 1988 Edition, hereinafter referred to as "the code," and the Uniform Building Code Standards, 1988 Edi- tion, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, referred to as "standards," two copies of which are on file in the office of the city clerk for public record and inspection, are adopted by reference as the city building code for regulating the erection, construction, enlarge- ment, alteration, repair, moving, removal, dem- olition, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area, and maintenance of all buildings or structures in the city, except for changes, addi- tions, deletions and amendments in this chapter, which shall supersede the provisions of said code. (Ord. NS-105 § 1 (part), 1990) 18.04.015 Section 301 (a) amended—Permits required. Section 301(a) of the Uniform Building Code is amended to read: Except as specified in Subsection (b) of this section, no building or structure regulated by this code shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted or demolished unless a separate permit for each building or structure has first been obtained from the building offi- cial. (b) Exempted Work. A building permit shall not be required for the following: 1. One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, patio cover structures, playhouses, treehouses and similar uses, provided the projected roof area does not exceed 120 square feet. 2. Playground, gymnastic and similar equipment and structures used for recreation and athletic activities. 3. Fences not over 6 feet high. 4. Oil derricks. 399 I Carlsbad 6-90 18.12.030 inspections, reinspections made and other offi- cial work performed in accordance with the provisions of this code. The director of building and planning may delegate any of his powers or duties to any of his assistants. (Ord. 8098 § 2 (pan), 1982; Ord. 8061 (part), 1972: prior code § 9.1 (part)) 18.12.040 Director of building and planning — Authority. The director of building and planning shall have the right during reasonable hours or at any time when extreme danger exists to enter any building in the discharge of his official duties or for the purpose of making an inspection, reinspection, or test of the installation of elec- trical wiring, devices, appliances, and equipment contained therein. The director of building and planning shall have the authority to cut or dis- connect any wire in cases of emergencies where necessary to safety or life of property or where such wire may interfere with the work of the fire department. The director of building and plan- ning is authorized to disconnect or order discon- tinuance of electrical service to any electrical wiring, device, appliance, or equipment found to be dangerous to life or property because they are defective or defectively installed. (Ord. 8089 § 2 (part), 1982; Ord. 8061 (part), 1972: prior code § 18.12.050 Interpretation. The language used in this code and in the National Electrical Code, which is herein adopted by reference, is intended to convey the common and accepted meaning familiar to the electrical industry. The director of building and planning is authorized to determine the intent and meaning of any provisions of this code. Such determination shall be made in writing and a record kept which record shall be open to the public. (Ord. 8098 § 2 (part), 1982; Ord. 8061 (part), 1972: prior code § 9.1(B)) 418-1 18.12.060 Responsibility. This code shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any party owning, operating, controlling, or installing any electrical wiring, electrical device, or electrical materials for damage to person or property caused by any defect therein, nor shall the city or any officer or employee thereof enforcing this code be held as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspections authorized therein, or certificate of inspection issued in accordance with the provisions of this code. (Ord. 8061 (part), 1972: prior code § 9.1(Q) 18.12.070 Prohibitions. It is unlawful for any person either as owner, architect, contractor, artisan or otherwise to do or knowingly to cause or permit to be done any electric wiring in such manner that the same shall not conform to all of the provisions of this code. (Ord. 8061 (part), 1972: prior code § 9.2) 18.12.080 Permits—Required. (a) No electric wiring, devices, appliances or equipment shall be installed within or on any building, structure or premises nor shall any alteration without first securing a permit therefor from the building and planning director except as stated in Section 18.12.090. (b) Permits shall be obtained before or at the time work is started, except in cases where emer- gency or urgent necessity can be shown to exist provided a permit is obtained within twenty-four hours, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and holi- days. (c) A separate permit shall be required for each building or structure which stands alone. (d) Permits for privately-owned conduits or other materials in public places and in and across streets and alleys may be issued only after approval has been granted for the installation by the city engineer. All work shall be done in accordance with law and special regulations applicable thereto. (Carlsbad 1-8 18.12.230 duplex is not considered a multiple-occupancy in this instance." (Ord. 8104 § 2 (part), 1985: Ord. 8069 § 3 (part), 1976: Ord. 8061 (part), 1972: prior code §9.26) II. Modifications* •Prior history: Prior code §§ 9.20 and 9.26. Ords. 8061. 8069, 8078 and 8098. 18.12.240 Article 225-10 amended—Outside branch circuits and feeders. Section 225-10 of the National Electrical Code is amended by the addition of the following: The installation of outside wiring on roof surfaces shall not be allowed. The installation of outside wiring on surface of building shall have approval of the administrative authority. (Ord. 8104 §2 (part), 1985) 18.12.241 Article 230-79—Rating of disconnect. Article 230-79 of the National Electrical Code is amended to read: The service disconnecting means shall have a rating not less than one hundred amperes or with approval of the administrative authority a rating not less than the load to be carried, determined in accordance with Article 220. In no case shall the rating be lower than specified in (a), (b), (c) or (d) below. (Ord. NS-27 § 3 (part), 1988) 18.12.245 Article 250-8l(c)—Concrete encased electrode amended. Article 250-8 l(c) of the National Electrical Code is amended to read: The primary grounding method shall be that which is referred to as the "Ufer Ground" consisting of 20 feet or more of Copper Con- ductor #4 (minimum) or larger sized from N.E.C. Table 250-904, "Grounding Electrode Conductor for AC Systems." The copper con- ductor shall be placed three inches up from the bottom and a three-inch clearance from the sides of the concrete footing and supported by a Reinforcing Bar #4 or larger completely encased in concrete. When below ground, the copper electrical conductor shall be encased in concrete (or in rigid nonmetallic conduit from six inches inside the concrete roofing) to the service equipment. The copper electrode conductor shall be continuous and unbroken to its termination at the service connection. For single-family residential use only (up to and including 200 amp service), the concrete encased electrode (rebar) may be used subject to the following requirements: 1. The Rebar #4 ('/:") or larger to which the grounding electrode conductor is connected must be a minimum of 20 feet long, unbroken. 2. The total developed length of rebar placed three inches up from the bottom of the foundation must be no less than 20 feet. Where splices are necessary to obtain the required 20 feet of rebar, they must be made so that the two bars overlap by no less than 15 inches and are secured by at least two steel tie wires. The splice shall occur at the opposite end from the extended location. 3. The rebar may only extend out of the slab in a dry location. 4. The rebar must extend out of the slab at least six inches and not more than 18 inches and the point of connection of the grounding electrode connector must be accessible. Aluminum or copper-clad aluminum elec- trode conductor shall not be used in concrete, outside or in any other corrosive environ- ment. (Ord. NS-27 § 2 (part), 1988) 423 (Carlsbad 1-89) 407-409 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE FLAMMABLE LIQUID. See Fire Code. FLOOR AREA is the area included within the surrounding exterior walls of a building or portion thereof, exclusive of vent shafts and courts. The floor area of a building, or portion thereof, not provided with surrounding exterior walls shall be the usable area under the horizontal projection of the roof or floor above. FOAM PLASTIC INSULATION is a plastic which is intentionally expanded by the use of a foaming agent to produce a reduced density plastic containing voids consisting of hollow spheres or interconnected cells distributed throughout the plastic for thermal insulating purposes and which has a density less than 20 pounds per cubic foot. FOOTING is that portion of the foundation of a structure which spreads and transmits loads directly to the soil or the piles. FRONT OF LOT is the front boundary line of a lot bordering on the street and, in the case of a corner lot, may be either frontage. Sec. 408. GARAGE is a building or portion thereof in which a motor vehicle containing flammable or combustible liquids or gas in its tank is stored, repaired or kept. GARAGE, PRIVATE, is a building or a portion of a building, not more than 1000 square feet in area, in which only motor vehicles used by the tenants of the building or buildings on the premises are stored or kept. (See Section 1101.) GARAGE, PUBLIC, is any garage other than a private garage. GRADE (Adjacent Ground Elevation) is the lowest point of elevation of the finished surface of the ground, paving or sidewalk within the area between the building and the property line or, when the property line is more than 5 feet from the building, between the building and a line 5 feet from the building. GRADE (Lumber) is the classification of lumber in regard to strength and utility. GUARDRAIL is a system of building components located near the open sides of elevated walking surfaces for the purpose of minimizing the possibility of an accidental fall from the walking surface to the lower level. GUEST is any person hiring or occupying a room for living or sleeping purposes. GUEST ROOM is any room or rooms used or intended to be used by a guest for sleeping purposes. Every 100 square feet of superficial floor area in a dormitory shall be considered to be a guest room. H ~. Sec. 409. HABITABLE SPACE (ROOM) is space in a structure for living, sleeping, eating or cooking. Bathrooms, toilet compartments, closets, halls, storage or utility space, and similar areas, are not considered habitable space. 24 3301 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE Chapter 33 EXITS General Sec. 3301. (a) Genera]. Every building or portion thereof shall be provided with exits as required by this chapter. (b) Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, certain terms are defined as follows: BALCONY, EXTERIOR EXIT, is a landing or porch projecting from the wall of a building, and which serves as a required exit. The long side shall be at least 50 percent open, and the open area above the guardrail shall be so distributed as to prevent the accumulation of smoke or toxic gases. CONTINENTAL SEATING is the configuration of fixed seating where the number of seats per row exceeds 14 and required exits from the seating area are side exits. EXIT is a continuous and unobstructed means of egress to a public way and shall include intervening aisles, doors, doorways, corridors, exterior exit balco- nies, ramps, stairways, smokeproof enclosures, horizontal exits, exit passage- ways, exit courts and yards. EXIT COURT is a yard or court providing access to a public way for one or more required exits. EXIT PASSAGEWAY is an enclosed exit connecting a required exit or exit court with a public way. HORIZONTAL EXIT is an exit from one building into another building on approximately the same level, or through or around a wall constructed as required for a two-hour occupancy separation and which completely divides a floor into two or more separate areas so as to establish an area of refuge affording safety from fire or smoke coming from the area from which escape is made. PANIC HARDWARE is a door- latching assembly incorporating an unlatching device, the activating portion of which extends across at least one half the width of the door leaf on which it is installed. PRIVATE STAIRWAY is a stairway serving one tenant only. PUBLIC WAY is any street, alley or similar parcel of land essentially unob- structed from the ground to the sky which is deeded, dedicated or otherwise permanently appropriated to the public for public use and having a clear width of not less than 10 feet. \ SPIRAL STAIRWAY is a stairway having a closed circular form in its plan \ view with uniform section shaped treads attached to and radiating about a mini- mum diameter supporting column. The effective tread is delineated by the nosing radius line, the exterior arc (center line of railing) and the overlap radius line (nosing radius line of tread above). Effective tread dimensions are taken along a line perpendicular to the center line of the tread. (c) Exit Obstruction. Obstructions shall not be placed in the required width of an exit except projections permitted by this chapter. 634 3302-3303 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE: ' • The maximum occupant load for an assembly use shall not exceed the occupant load as determined in accordance with Section 3302 (a). EXCEPTION: The occupant load for an assembly building or portion thereof maybe increased, when approved by the building official, if all the requirements of this code are met for such increased number of persons. The building official may i require an approved aisle, seating or fixed equipment diagram to substantiate such an increase, and may require that such diagram be posted. (c) Posting of Room Capacity. Any room having an occupant load of 50 or --«i more where fixed seats are not installed, and which is used for classroom, ,m3 assembly or similar purpose, shall have the capacity of the room posted in a } conspicuous place on an approved sign near the main exit from the room. Such signs shall be maintained legible by the owner or his authorized agent and shall indicate the number of occupants permitted for each room use. (d) Revised Occupant Load. After a building is occupied, any change in use or increase in occupant load shall comply with this chapter. See Section 502. Exits Required Sec. 3303. (a) Number of Exits. Every building or usable portion thereof shall have at least one exit, not less than two exits where required by Table No. 33-A and additional exits as required by this subsection. For purposes of this section, basements and occupied roofs shall be provided with exits as required for stories. EXCEPTIONS: Occupied roofs on Group R, Division 3 Occupancies may have s one exit if such occupied areas are less than 500 square feet and are located no higher ""--.. than immediately above the second story. Floors complying with the provisions for mezzanines as specified in Section 1716 shall be provided with exits as specified therein. The second story shall be provided with not less than two exits when the occupant load is ten or more. Occupants on floors above the second story and in • basements shall have access to not less than two separate exits from the floor or X ' basement. \ ; EXCEPTIONS: 1. Two or more dwelling units on the second story or in a basement may have access to only one common exit when the total occupant load served by that exit does not exceed ten. ^ 2. Except as provided in Table No. 33-A. only one exit need be provided from the \ ' second floor or a basement within an individual dwelling unit. Refer to Section 1204 \ * tor emergency escape or rescue requirements from sleeping rooms. 3. When the third floor within an individual dwelling unit docs not exceed 500 \ ^ square feet, only one exit need be provided from that floor. 4. Floors and basements used exclusively for service of the building may have one exit. For the purposes of this exception, storage rooms, laundry rooms, mainte- Sj nance offices and similar uses shall not be considered as providing service to the ,; building. 5. Storage rooms, laundry rooms and maintenance offices not exceeding 300 square feet in floor area may be provided with only one exit. For special requirements see the following sections: Group A, Sections 3317 636 JANUARY 25, 1991 TO: BUILDING DEPARTMENT PETE DREIBELBIS TONY MATA RAY GARRISON FROM: City Attorney 4537 COVE DRIVE/CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION Attached is a letter I received from George Shinn. He delivered it in person and asked to speak to me about the problem. I told him our policy is to seek voluntary compliance whenever possible, but he must comply with the building code and city ordinances. I also told him that it appeared to me that he was trying to use technicalities to convert two units into four or five and he was not being honest about it. The City Attorney wants me to answer his letter in detail, explaining exactly what code sections he has violated. Please list all of the items which are in violation, and attach highlighted code sections describing the violation. Also, please make a list of the items he has added which are not in the approved plans. The City Attorney wants the planning department to investigate this situation as a violation of our zoning ordinances. Please coordinate our legal position with the planning department. I will send them a memo requesting their assistance. KAREN J. HIRATA Deputy City Attorney afd -£,,„.. ,i,,, , ^ C,TY QF CARLS3AD_ ENGINEERING DEPARTS -T Inter-Office Corresoondence TO: Parks Dept. / . CRMWD Planning Dept. /X" LCWD Util.Maint. Dept. Olivenhain WD Fire Dept. SMCWD jUBJECi : Request for comments relative to Minor Subdivision No. Applicant:' Enclosed is a copy of the Tentative Parcel Map of the subject Minor Subdivision with ittachmenis for your information as follows: Dlease review this proposed development and submit your comments to the City Engineer, <Utn:'/ /Std-* A^L^c+Jgi . Failure to respond to this request oy />•- 7--&-f o * will be interpreted to mean that the proposal has your endorsement as submitted and no fees, deposits, or specific conditions wilt-be required.. ,x;C^--- Thank you for your cooperation. ' V T5J> City Engineer REPLY: /LfrTcr »J xr0«*!«Hr $>ll*<Jxa;'*G o •* 18.04.015 5. Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches high. 6. Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless support- ing a surcharge or impounding Gass I, II or III-A liquids. 7. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed two to one. 8. Platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade and not over any basement or story below. 9. Painting, papering and similar finish work. 10. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery. 11. Window awnings supported by an exte- rior wall of Group R, Division 3, and Group M Occupancies when projecting not more than 54 inches. 12. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Division 3 Occupancy in which the pool walls are entirely above the adjacent grade and if. the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons. 13. Patio Cover structures up to 300 square feet of projected roof area located at least 6 feet from any other building on the same property. 14. Antennas supported on the roof. 15. Electrolier standards, flag poles and antennas not over 35 feet in height above finish grade when fully extended. 16. Repairs which involve only the replace- ment of component parts or existing work with similar materials only for the purpose of maintenance and which do not aggregate over $1,000.00 in valuation and do not affect any electrical or mechanical installations. Repairs exempt from permit requirements shall not include any addition, change or modification in construction, exit facilities or permanent fixtures or equipment. Specifically exempt from permit requirements regardless of value: (Carlsbad 6-90) 400 a. Painting and decorating. b. Installation of floor covering. c. Cabinetwork. d. Outside paving. Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits will be required for the above exempted items. Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. (Ord. NS-105 § 1 (part), 1990) 18.04.020 Section 303(a) amended—Building permit issuance. Section 303(a) of the Uniform Building Code is amended to read: The application, plans, and specifications filed by an applicant for a permit shall be checked by the Building Official. Such plans may be reviewed by other departments of the City to check compliance with the laws and ordinances under their jurisdiction. If the Building Official is satisfied that the work described in an application for permit and the plans filed therewith conform to the require- ments of this code and other pertinent laws and ordinances and that the fee specified in this chapter has been paid, he shall issue a permit therefor to the applicant. In the case of new building, all fees required for connection to public water systems and to sewer systems provided by entities other than the City must be paid or a bond posted before a permit is issued. When the Building Official issues a permit, he shall endorse in writing or stamp on both sets of plans and specifications, "Approved." Such approved plans and specifications shall not be changed, modified, or altered without 18.12.080 (e) Permits shall only be issued to contractors licensed by the state of California to engage in the business or act in the capacity of a contractor, relating to electrical inspection installation, and to persons holding a valid master electrician cer- tificate of competency for work performed only on the property of his employer, or the owner. (Ord. 1266 § I (part), 1983; Ord. 8061 (part), 1972: prior code §9.3) 18.12.090 Permits—Exceptions. (a) No permit shall be required for minor repair work such as repairing flush or snap switches, replacing fuses, repairing lamp sockets and receptacles when such work is done in accordance with the provisions of this code. (b) No permit shall be required for the replacement of lamps or the connection of porta- ble appliances to suitable receptacles which have been permanently installed. (c) No permit shall be required for the installation, alteration or repair of wiring, devices, appliances or equipment for the opera- tion of signals or the transmission of intelligence (not including the control of lighting or appliance circuits) where such wiring, devices, appliances or equipment operate a voltage not exceeding twenty-five volts between conductors and do not include generating or transforming equipment capable of supplying more than one hundred watts of energy. (d) No permit shall be required for the installation, alteration or repair of electric wir- ing, devices, appliances and equipment installed by or for a public service corporation in the oper- ation of signals or the transmission of intel- ligence. (e) No permit shall be required for the installation of temporary wiring for testing elec- trical apparatus or equipment. (Ord. 8061 (part), 1972: prior code § 9.4) 18.12.100 Permits—Expiration. (a) If the work authorized by a permit is not commenced within one hundred eighty days after issuance or if the work authorized by a permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of one hundred eighty days, the permit shall become void. (b) Permits shall expire one year after the date of issuance unless the permit is issued for a longer period of time. (c) Permits for a period longer than one year must be requested at the time of application for the original permit. Said permits will be issued for a period of time determined by the building and planning director to be reasonably necessary to complete the work for which a permit is requested. (d) An expired permit may be renewed upon payment of a fee to cover the unfinished work according to the fee schedule. (Ord. 1266 § 1 (part), 1983; Ord. 8098 § 3, 1982; Ord. 8061 (part), 1972: prior code § 9.5) 18.12.110 Installations—Incompleted. Should any person to whom a permit has been issued quit an installation, for any reason, he shall notify the building and planning director within forty-eight hours and request an inspec- tion of work installed. No person shall resume work on an uncompleted installation until such installation shall have been approved by the building and planning director and necessary permit obtained. (Ord. 1266 § 1 (part), 1983; Ord. 8061 (part), 1972: prior code § 9.6) 18.12.120 Permit—Scope. The permit when issued shall be for such installation as is described in the application and no deviation shall be made from the installation so described without the written approval of the building and planning director. (Ord. 1266 § 1 (part), 1983; Ord. 8061 (part), 1972: prior code § 9.7) 18.12.130 Permit—Application. Application for permit, describing the work to be done, shall be made in writing to the director 419