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ORDINANCE NO. NS-1416 PAGE THREE Sec. 8-712. Same - issuance. Permits may be issued only to a person, firm or cor- poration licensed by the state in the classification authorized to perfor~ the work and subject to the conditions and limitations of such classification, or to a person, firm, or corporation qualifying under section 8-714, or to an owner qualifying under section 8-715. Sec. 8-713. Same - applications. Applications for electrical permits, describing the work to be done, shall be made in writing to the director of building safety. The application shall be accompanied by such plans, specifications and schedules as may be necessary to deter- mine whether the installations as described will be in conformity with the requirements of the sections in this code pertaining to electricity. If it shall be found that the installation as des- cribed will conform to all legal requirements, and if the appli- cant has complied with the provisions of the sections in this code pertaining to electricity, a permit for such installation may be issued upon receipt of fees therefor, as prescribed in section 8-722. No deviation may be made from the installation described in the permit without the written approval of the director of building safety. Sec. 8-714. Same - annual permits. An annual permit may be issued to any person, firm, or corporation regularly employing a maintenance electrician approved by the director of building safety. The maintenance electrician may install, alter, maintain, or repair electrical wiring in or on buildings or premises owned or occupied by his employer and shall keep a detailed record of all such work. Within fifteen (15) days following the end of each calendar month, the maintenance electrician shall file an application accompanied by regular fees and obtain an electrical permit for all electrical work accomplished during the preceding month. Sec. 8-715. Same - license requirement. As a condition to the issuance of an electrical per- mit, the applicant must s~gn a statement that he is licensed under the provisions of the California Business and Professions Code, Division 3, Chapter 9 (Contractor's License Law) giving the number of the valid license, or, if the applicant is exempt fr~m the provisions of this chapter, the basis for the alleged exemption. Sec. 8-716. Same - commencement of work. No electrical work for which a permit is required shall be commenced in any building or premises until a permit to do such work shall have been first obtained. Sec. 8-717. Same - penalty. Failure to obtain a permit and pay fees therefor before commencing work shall be deemed evidence of violation of the provisions of this code. Double the amount of permit fee shall be assessed for work commenced before a permit is issued.