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The power company shall not connect to or furnish electrical energy to any electrical installation until notified by the building official that the final inspection has been made and the work found satisfactory; provided, that temporary connection may be made upon approval of same by the electrical inspector. The electrical inspector shall have the power to enter any building in the city for the purpose of inspecting any new or existing electrical installation and shall have the power to condemn and cause the removal of or repair of any installation found unsafe and faulty. Notice of such condemnation shall be given the owner or occupant of such building in writing, and if the defects are not corrected within a reasonable time, the electrical inspector shall order the power company to disconnect the service to the building and to refrain from furnishing electrical energy to the building which contains the defective installation. (Ord. 1713, 10-21-1985)
(1) Types Of Wiring In Buildings: For the purpose of this section, group R division 1 occupancies (hotels, motels, and boarding houses, transient in nature) three (3) or more stories in height or containing thirteen (13) or more guestrooms, shall require the electrical wiring to be installed in conduit or in electrical metallic tubing or surface metal raceway. (Ord. 2814, 12-7-2009)
(2) Range Wiring: All range wiring shall be at least three (3) no. 8 B and S gauge wiring of an approved type cable. (Ord. 1713, 10-21-1985)
This article shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any person owning, using, or installing any electrical system or electrical fixtures for damages to anyone injured or damages either in person or property by any defect therein; nor shall the city or any agent thereof be held as assuming such liability by reason of inspection authorized herein or certificates of inspection issued by the administrative authority. (Ord. 1713, 10-21-1985)
Any person violating any of the provisions of this code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine and/or imprisonment up to but not exceeding the maximum penalties set forth in Idaho Code section 50-302, as amended. Each separate day or any portion thereof during which any violation of this code occurs or continues shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable as herein provided. In addition to or in place of other penalties provided by this code, failure to obtain a permit when required shall cause that permit fee to be quadrupled. (Ord. 2669, 2-20-2007)
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