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158.10 INSPECTIONS.
   1.   Upon the completion of electrical work that has been done under a permit other than an annual permit, the person doing the work shall notify the Electrical Inspector. The Electrical Inspector shall inspect the work within twenty-four (24) hours, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, after receipt of notice, or as soon thereafter as practicable.
   2.   If the Electrical inspector finds the work to be in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, the inspector shall issue to the person that has done the work a certificate of approval. This certificate shall authorize the use of the work and its connection to the supply of electricity.
   3.   A certificate of approval may be issued authorizing the connection and use of a temporary installation. Such certificate shall be issued to expire at a stated time and may be revoked by the Electrical Inspector for any violation of this chapter.
   4.   No person having charge of the construction, alteration or repair of any building, or any other person, shall cover or conceal or cause to be covered or concealed any wire or electrical apparatus for which a permit has been issued or for which a permit is required before said wiring or apparatus has been inspected and approved by the Electrical Inspector.
   5.   The Electrical Inspector shall have authority to remove or cause the removal of lath, plaster, boarding or other covering which may prevent the proper inspection of any electrical apparatus or wiring. The City assumes no responsibility to replace the same.
   6.   If any electrical equipment is to be hidden from view by the permanent placement of parts of a building, structure or grounds, the person installing the equipment shall notify the Electrical Inspector. Such equipment shall not be concealed until it has been inspected and approved by the Electrical Inspector or until twenty-four (24) hours, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, have elapsed after the receipt of such notification by the Electrical Inspector. On installations where the concealment of equipment proceeds continuously, the person installing the equipment shall give the Electrical Inspector due notice and inspections shall be made periodically during the progress of the work.
   7.   At regular intervals the Electrical Inspector shall visit all premised where work may be done under annual permits. The Electrical Inspector shall inspect all electrical work since the date of the last inspection, and shall issue a certificate of approval for work found to be in conformity with the provisions of this chapter after the licensee has paid the fees as set by resolution of the Council for each individual project performed under the subsections of that section.