Detrick: In my jurisdiction, very few buildings meet the definition of a farm structure and are exempt. However a few do meet the definition and are exempt. When they want electrical service, Dominion Energy will not connect power with out an inspection from the local Building Department. We do not perform inspections unless a permit has been issued. In these cases, the owner/contractor/etc will apply for and receive an electrical permit, and then we perform the required inspection. We have not found another way to handle it; it may be exempt, but we handle it similar to section 108.2 (when an owner or an owner’s agent requests that a permit be issued then a permit shall be issued and any related inspections shall be required).
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