Electrical Code Ordinance

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EATON COUNTY, MICHIGAN
1999 ELECTRICAL CODE
Ordinance No.
Commissioner Brehler moved the approval of the following Resolution.
Seconded by Commissioner Kempf.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE EATON COUNTY
ELECTRICAL CODE, AS AMENDED, TO ADOPT BY
REFERENCE THE National Electrical Codef) (1999 Ed.) AND.
TH E Residential Electrical Maintenance Code For One And
Two· Family Dwellings (1994 Ed.), AND AS AMENDED
HEREIN, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS OF SAID
ORDINANCE TO BE MUNICIPAL CIVIL INFRACTIONS; TO
DESIGNATE
AUTHORIZED
LOCAL
OFFICIALS
TO
ENFORCE
MUNICIPAL
CIVIL
RESPONSIBLE
INFRACTION VIOLATIONS OF THE ELECTRICAL CODE; TO
PLACE THE VIOLATIONS BUREAU AT THE EATON COUNTY
CONSTRUCTION CODE DEPARTMENT; TO ADOPT A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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WHEREAS, Eaton County is authorized to adopt and enforce a nationally-recognized
model electrical code or other nationally-recognized code; and
WHEREAS, the 1999 edition of NfiPA 70, commonly known as the National Electrical
Codef) and the 1994 edition of NfiPA 73 commonly known as the Residential Electrical
Maintenance Code For One And Two Family Dwellings, published by the National Fire
Protection Association, are nationally-recognized model electrical codes;
THE COUNTY OF EATON ORDAINS:
SECTION 1.
ADOPTION OF "NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE" (1999 ED.) AND
"RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE CODE FOR ONE
AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS" (1994 Eo.)
The County of Eaton adopts by reference the 1999 edition of NfiPA 70, commonly known
as the National Electrical Codef) and the 1994 edition of NfiPA 73 commonly known as the
Residential Electrical Maintenance Code For One And Two Family Dwellings, published
by the National Fire Protection Association as the 1999 Eaton County Electrical Code.
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SECTION 2.
AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE 90 ("Introduction") OF THE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE.
Subsection 90-12 is added to read:
Permits
A person shall not or allow anyone to equip a
"90-12
building with electrical conductors or electrical equipment or make an
alteration to, change in or addition to any electrical conductors or electrical
equipment without first, making application and obtaining an electrical
permit from Eaton County. If the electrical wiring and/or equipment for which
a permit has been issued has been inspected by the Eaton County Electrical
Official and found to be in compliance with the Eaton County electrical code,
then an approved inspection notice shall be placed on it or in a conspicuous
location indicating that the inspection has passed. This section of the code
does not apply to installations that are referred to in 1956 PA 217 §§ 7 (3)
(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (h), (k) or (I), as amended, being Michigan Compiled
Laws §§ 338.887 (3) (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (h), (k) or (1)."
Section 90-13 is added to read:
1190-13
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1.
Who May Obtain A Permit:
To obtain electrical permits, an applicant shall be one of the following:
A.
A homeowner who occupies or will occupy a single
family dwelling for which the permit is being obtained
and who will install the electrical wiring and/or
equipment as certified by the homeowner's affidavit as
in~icated on the permit application. The homeowner
shall also sign the application as the applicant.
8.
A person who has obtained an electrical contractors
license and a master electricians license, or has in his
exclusive full time employment a master electrician
under 1956 PA 217 as amended, being Michigan
Compiled Laws § 338.881 and has properly registered
his licenses with Eaton County. The contractor of
record shall sign the application as the applicant.
C.
A person, firm, or corporation that employs a licensed master
electrician to actively supervise the installation of electrical
equipment on premises which are owned or occupied and
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used by the applicant in the conduct of his business and at
which the licensed electrician performs his duties ill those
instances where business or industrial procedures require the
regular employment of a licensed master electrician.
However, an affidavit furnished by Eaton County shall be
signed by both the employer and the licensed master
electrician. The affidavit shall be kept in the possession of the
Eaton County Electrical Inspector and shall contain the
following information:
1.
The name and address of the person, firm, or
corporation who employs the licensed master
electrician.
2.
The name and address of the master electrician.
3.
The license nUITlber of the master electrician and the
name of the licensing authority (must provide the
county with a copy of his current master license).
4.
A statement that the employer and the licensed master
electrician will comply with all provisions of the Eaton
County Electrical Code that regulates the installation
and maintenance of electrical equipment.
2.
To obtain fire alarm system permits, as defined in 1956 PA 217 § 1a
(1) as amended, being Michigan Compiled Laws § 338.881 a (1), an
applicant shall be one of the following:
A.
A -person who has obtained an electrical contractors
under 1956 PA 217, being Michigan Compiled Laws §
338.881 and has properly registered his licenses with
Eaton County. The contractor of record shall sign the
application as the applicant.
B.
A person who has obtained a fire alarm specialty
contractors license under 1956 PA 217 as amended,
being Michigan Compiled Laws § 338.881 and has
properly reg~stered his Iicense/s with Eaton County. The
contractor of record shall sign the application as the
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applicant.
C.
electrician to actively supervise the installation of electrical equipment
on premises which are owned or occupied and used by the applicant
in the conduct of his business and at which the licensed electrician
performs his duties in those instances where business or industrial
procedures require the regular employment of a licensed master
electrician. However, an affidavit furnished by Eaton County shall be
signed by both the employer and the licensed master electrician. The
affidavit shall be kept in the possession of the Eaton County Electrical
Inspector and shall contain the following information:
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1.
electrician.
2.
3.
The license number of the master electrician and the
4.
and nlaintenance of electrical equipment.
3.
To obtain- electrical sign or outline lighting permits, as defined in 1956
PA 217 §§ 1b (1) and (2) as amended, being Michigan Compiled Laws §§
338.881 b (1) and (2), an applicant shall be one of the following:
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A.
exclusive full time enlployment a nlaster electrician
under 1956 PA 217 as amended, Michigan Compiled
Laws § 338.881 and has properly registered his
licenses with Eaton County. The contractor of record
shall sign the application as the applicant.
B.
A person who has obtained a sign specialty contractors
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license under 1956 PA 217 as amended, being
Michigan Compiled Laws § 338.881 and has properly
registered his Iicense(s) with Eaton County. The
applicant.
C.
electrician to actively supervise the installation of electrical eq'uipment
electrician. However, an affidavit 'furnished by Eaton County shall be
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1.
electrician.
2.
3.
4.
4.
To obtain electrical permits for water well pumps for single family
dwellings only, as defined in 1978 PA 368, Part 127 as amended, being
Michigan Compiled Laws §§ 333.12701 to 333.12771, an applicant shall be
one of the following:
A.
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Compiled Laws § 338.881 et seq, and has properly
registered his licenses with Eaton County.
The.
applicant.
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B.
C.
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A person who has obtained a pump installers license
under 1978 PA 368, Part 127 as amended, being
Michigan Compiled Laws §§ 333.12701 to 333.12771,
and has properly registered his license(s) with Eaton
County. The contractor of record shall sign the.
application as the applicant.
A person, firn1, or corporation that employs a licensed master
1.
electrician.
2.
3. .
4.
5.
To obtain telecommunication wiring permits, an applicant shall be one
of the following:
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C.
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A.
Compiled Laws § 338.881 and has properly registered
his licenses with Eaton County. The contractor of
record shall sign the application as the applicant.
B.
A person, firm or corporation who is primarily engaged
in the telecommunications and related information.
systems industry.
1.
electrician.
2.
3.
4.
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Application For Permit:
Each application for a permit, with
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the required fee, shall be filed with the electrical official on a form furnished
by Eaton County. The application shall indicate the proposed u~e and
occupancy of all parts of the building and of that portion of the site or lot, if
any, not covered by the building or structure and shall contain such other
information required by the electrical official.
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"90-15
Action on Application: The electrical official shall examine
or cause to be examined all applications for permits and amendments
thereto within a reasonable time after filing. If the application or the
construction documents do not conform to the requirements of all pertinent
laws, the electrical official shall reject such application in writing, stating the
reasons therefor. If the electrical official is satisfied that the proposed work
conforms to the requirements of the code and all laws and ordinances
applicable thereto, the electrical official shall issue a permit therefor as soon
as practicable."
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"90-16
Revocation Of Permit:
The electrical ofFicial shall revoke
a permit or approval issued under the provisions of this code in case of any
false statement or misrepresentation of fact in the application or on the
construction documents upon which the permit or approval was based."
"90-17
Expiration Of Permit:
Every permit issued by the electrical
official under the provisions of this code shall expire by limitation and
become null and void if the work authorized by such permit is not
commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit, or if the work
authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the
work is commenced for a period of 180 days. Before such work
recommences, a new permit shall be first obtained and the fee, therefor,
shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for such work,
provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original
construction documents for such work, and provided further that such
suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year."
"90-18
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Pernlit Abandonment:
If a permit holder quits the
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installation of electrical wiring or electrical equipment, for any reason, that
person shall immediately notify the Eaton County Electrical Official.:'
"90-19
Required Final Inspection:
Every permit issued by the
electrical official under the provisions of this code shall have a final
inspection. If a permit holder quits an installation before it is completed that
person shall immediately notify the electrical official and request a final
inspection. The electrical official shall inspect the work installed and record
the acceptance of, or violations against the work. No refunds shall be made
for the permit. "
"90-20
Building Owner Inspection:
If the permit holder quits the
installation after the electrical wiring and/or electrical equipment has been
installed and fails to notify the electrical official for a final inspection, then the
building owner or his agent may notify the electrical official and request that
inspection. The electrical official shall inspect the work installed and record
the acceptance of, or violations against the work. The permit holder shall be
sent a notice of any violations."
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Section 90-20(a) is added to read:
"90-20(a)
Reinspection And Testing:
Where
any work or
installation does not pass an inspection, the necessary corrections shall be
made within 10 (ten) working days so as to achieve compliance with this
code. The work or installation shall then be resubmitted to the code official
for inspection."
Section 90-21 is aGded to read:
"90-21
Transfer of A Permit:
An electrical permit may not be
transferred from one entity to another."
"90-22
Construction Documents:
Construction documents,
engineering calculations, diagrams and other data shall be submitted in two
sets with each application for a permit. Construction documents for buildings
of 2 (two) stories or more shall indicate where penetrations will be made for
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electrical wiring and/or electrical equipment and shall indicate the materials
and methods for maintaining required structural safety, fire resistance ratings
and fire blocking. The construction documents shall also include all of the
following details:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
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Lighting layout
Circuitry
Swifching
Conductor and raceway sizing
Wattage schedule
Service location and riser diagram
Load calculations
Selection of suitable disconnecting and overcurrent devices
All conductors are assumed to be copper unless otherwise
indicated in the construction documents."
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1190-22(a)
Responsibility for Design:
Eaton
County,
when
approving construction documents, does not assume any responsibility for
the design or for any deviations therefrom. Construction documents that are
approved by Eaton County, or a certified copy thereof shall be available on
the job site for the use of the electrical official or other Eaton County
Construction Department employees."
Section 90-22(b) is added to read:
1190-22(b)
Plans and Specifications Preparation:
Plans
and
specifications f9r new construction work, alterations, repair, expansion,
addition, or modification work shall be prepared by or under the direct
supervision of an architect or engineer licensed pursuant to 1980 PA, as
amended, being Michigan Compiled Laws § 339.101 et seq, and shall bear
that architect's or engineer's signature and seal.
Exceptions:
A. Alterations and repair work determined by the building
ofFicial and electrical official to be of a minor nature.
B. Work performed by a governmental subdivision (Township,
City, Village, etc.) With a total cost of construction (building, .
electrical, mechanical and plumbing) with a total cost of not
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more than $15,000.00.
C. A building of use group R-3 or R-4 containing not more
than 3,500 square feet of building area."
"90-23
Permit Holder On Job Site:
Eaton County, through the
electrical official, reserves the right to require a representative of the permit
holder to be at the job site when an inspection is performed."
"90-23(a)
Trade Representative On Job Site:
An electrical contractor
who is responsible for the installation of, alteration to, change in or addition
to any electrical wiring and/or electrical equipment shall have a licensed
tradesman on the construction site at all times when electrical work is in
progress."
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"90-25
Inspection Notice: The electrical official shall be given no less
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that 24 hours notice when calling for an electrical inspection.
"90-26
Posting And Removal Of Inspection Notices:
A notice
of inspection shall be posted in a conspicuous location on the construction
site by the electrical official. The inspection notice may not be removed from
the construction site by anyone other than the electrical official until the
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project has been completed and a final approval has been given.
"90-27
Concealing Wiring:
A person shall not conceal, or cause
to be concealed, any electrical wiring and/or electrical equipment before it
has been inspected and approved by the electrical official."
"90-28
Requests For Information:
The
Eaton
County
Construction Code Department is not responsible for code interpretations or
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other information relative to electrical installations given over the telephone.
Requests for information shall be made in person or in writing."
Violation Penalties:
Any Person who violates this code
"90-29
or causes this c~de to be violated or fails to comply with any of the
requirements of this code or who shall erect, install, alter or repair electrical
wiring or electrical equipment in violation of the approved construction
documents, work outlined on a permit application or a directive of the code
official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code,
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than Five
Hundred ($500.00) Dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or
both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after
due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. A violation
includes any act which is prohibited or made or declared to be unlawful or
an offense and any omission or failure to act where the act is required by the
Eaton County Electrical Code."
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Municipal Civil Infraction:
"90-30
A.
Any violation of any provision of the following subsections of this code
or any exception granted thereunder, shall be a municipal civil infraction:
1.
Article 90-12 [performing work without an electrical permit]
2.
Article 90-13 [failure to register contractors license with Eaton
County before performing work within Eaton County]
3.
Article 90-19 [not obtaining required inspections after a electrical
permit has been issued, or not obtaining a final inspection]
4.
Article 90-20 [not obtaining required inspections after a electrical
permit has been issued, or not obtaining a final inspection]
5.
Article 90-20(a) [not correcting a code violation within 10 days of
notice of violation]
6.
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Article 90-21 [transferring a permit from one entity to another.
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Article 90-23 [not being available, when requested, during an
inspection]
8.
Article 90-23(a) [not having a tradesman on the construction site
during construction]
9.
Article 90-31 [unlawful continuance (not honoring a stop work
ordefj].
B.
The sanction for any violation of the subsections of the Electrical
Code listed in the immediately preceding subsection which are municipal
civil infracti6ns shall be a civil fine, plus any costs, damages, expenses and
other sanctions, as authorized under Chapter 87 of 1961 PA 236, as
amended, and other applicable laws.
C.
The Director of the Eaton County Construction Code Department,
Eaton County Electrical Inspectors and deputies of the Eaton County Sheriff
are the County Officials authorized to issue municipal civil infraction citations
and municipal civil infraction violation notices for violations of the
subsections of the Electrical Code listed above.
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D.
In addition to enforcement of violations as municipal civil infractions,
enforcement of violations of the subsections of the Electrical Code listed
above may be accomplished by civil action, along with any other remedies
provided by law. Violations of this code are hereby declared a nuisance, per
se, and adjudication of responsibility for a municipal civil infraction violation
of the subsections of the Electrical Code listed above sha.ll not preclude
other civil proceedings to abate such nuisance.
E.
The Violations Bureau shall be located at the Eaton County
Construction Code Department offices in the Eaton County Courthouse,
1045 Independence Blvd., Charlotte, MI 48813."
"90-31
Stop Work Orders:
Upon notice from the code official
that electrical work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or
in a dangerous or unsafe manner, such work shall immediately cease. Such
notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or
to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work, or on the job site in a
conspicuous location. The notice shatl state the conditions under which
work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official
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shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any
person who shall continue any work on the system after having been served
with a stop work order, except for work that directed to be completed to
remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor,
punishable by a fine of not more than Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars or by
imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment.
Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall
be deemed a separate offense."
SECTION 3.
REPEALER
All ordinances in conflict are repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance
full force and effect.
SECTION 4.
SEVERABILITY
The various parts, sections and clauses of this ordinance are hereby declared to be
severable. Should any part, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance be
found invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by any court of competent jurisdiction, any
such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance.
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SECTION 5.
SAVINGS CLAUSE
All proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the
time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law
in force when they were commenced.
SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE
The provisions of this ordinance are ordered to take effect after publication and approval
by the State of Michigan, Construction Code Division.
I, Linda Twitchell, Eaton County Clerk, certify that this ordina:;us adopted by
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the Eaton County Board of Commissioners and will be published on
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State of Michigan
Bureau of Construction Codes
John Engler, Governor
P.O. Box 30254
Lansing, Michigan 48909
Department of Consumer & Industry Services
Kathleen M. Wilbur, Director
S"'41E Of M
Office of Local Government
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and Consumer Services
I L'ED1YOfE41bN
517/241-9347
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February 22, 1999
LINDAM
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eOur:.:;rCHEL/.
CLlElik
Mr. Russell W. Schelles
Assistant Director
Eaton County Construction Code Department
1045 Independence Blvd.
Charlotte, MI 48813
RE:
Proposed Ordinance
National Electrical Code, 1999 Edition
Dear Mr. Schelles:
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Your proposed electrical code ordinance was received on February 19, 1999, and has been referred
to the bureau's electrical division for review. Once complete, a copy ofthe analysis will be forwarded
to you.
If you have any questions, you may contact me at 517/241-9347.
Sincerely,
~i-\ b.JJ4~
Scott D. Fisher, Director
Office of Local Government and Consumer Services
SDF/ekl
,cc:
Linda Twitchell, Eaton County Clerk
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Michigan Relay Center (Voice and TOO) 1-800-649-3777
EATON COUttLY, MICHIGAN
1999 ELECT~L CODE
Ordinance No. _ _
AFFIDA VIT OF PUBLICATION
COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS, INC.
239 S. Cochran Ave.
Charlotte, MI 48813
State of Michigan, County of Eaton
IN THE MATTER OF:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE EATON COUNTY
ELECTRICAL CODE, AS AMENDED, TO ADOPT BY
REFERENCE THE Natiof)al Electrical Code® (1999 Ed.)
AND THE Residential Electrical Maintenance Code For
One And Two Family Dwellings (1994 Ed.), AND AS
AMENDED HEREIN. TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN
'VIOLATIONS OF SAID ORDINANCE TO BE MUNICIPAL
CIVIL INFRACTIONS; TO DESIGNATE AUTHORIZED
LOCAL OFFICIALS RESPONSIBLE TO ENFORCE
MUNICIPAL CIVIL INFRACTION VIOLATiONS OF THE
ELECTRICAL CODE; TO PLACE THE VIOLATIONS
BUREAU AT THE EATON COUNTY CONSTRUCTION
CODE DEPARTMENT; TO ADOPT - A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; AND TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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MICHfGAN. l\.:u!~ iY c~Er\,TJ{j
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1999 ELECTRICAL CODE
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EATON COUNTY CLERK
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LINDA M. TWiTCHEll
EATON COUNTY CLERK
Ron George
Controller
Being duly sworn, says that he/she is authorized by the publisher of Community Newspapers, Inc., to swear that
certain notice, a copy of which is annexed here to, was published in the following publication:
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1.
2.
3.
Published in the English language for the dissemination of general and/or legal news, and
Has a bonafide list of paying customers or has been published at least once a week in the
same community without interruption for at least 2 years, and
Has been established, published and circulated at least once a week without interruption
for least one (1) year in the community where the publication is to occur.
CHARLOTTE SHOPPING GUIDE
GRAND LEDGE INDEPENDENT
SUBSCIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME THIS 2ND
DAY OF MARCH, 1999
lODY BARRINGER
NOTARY PUBLIC, EATON COUNTY, MICHIGAN
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES:
APRIL 8, 2002
CSG/GLI-2929
2/28/99
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Electrical Code Ordinance

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