1321.01 Purpose.
1321.02 Definitions.
1321.03 Telecommunications contractor's license required.
1321.04 Exemptions and exclusions.
1321.05 Homeowners exemption.
1321.06 Application for license.
1321.07 Board of Telecommunications Examiners.
1321.08 Duties of Examining Board; telecommunication examinations.
1321.09 License issuance; revocation and/or suspension.
1321.10 Permit required.
1321.11 Examination of plans.
1321.12 Permit fees.
1321.13 Records.
1321.14 License nontransferable.
1321.15 Inspections.
1321.16 Entry for inspections.
1321.17 Methods and materials.
1321.18 Duties of Electrical Inspector.
1321.19 Compliance and violations.
1321.99 Penalty.
CROSS REFERENCES
Electrical contractors - see BLDG. Ch. 1313
The purpose of this chapter is to improve and ensure the reliability, safety and quality of workmanship with respect to the installation, alteration or replacement of low voltage telecommunications wiring and related system conductors, devices and apparatus in the City of Canton, by the establishment of requirements for the licensing of telecommunications contractors and for permits and inspections of work performed.
(Ord. 221-92. Passed 11-16-92.)
As used in this chapter, certain terms are defined as follows:
(a) "Telecommunications wiring and installation work" means the installation, alteration or replacement of low voltage wiring and cables and related conductors, devices and apparatus for operating equipment used for the transmission of signals and/or information including, but not limited to, telephones, telegraph, cable television, satellite television, computers, telecopiers, burglar and security alarms systems and monitoring systems, and other similar telecommunications equipment.
(b) "Telecommunications contractor" means any person, partnership, corporation or other business entity which performs the installation, alteration, repair or replacement of low voltage telecommunications wiring work as defined in this chapter under contract with the owners, lessees, or persons otherwise in control of any building premises within the City of Canton.
(c) "Residential structure" means any single-family, two-family or three-family dwelling house.
(d) "Commercial structure" means any dwelling house containing four or more family units and also any other structure used for any private or public business purposes.
(e) "Low voltage wiring" means and refers to wiring and cable circuits having limited capacity to conduct electric current and falling within the parameters for voltage and amperage specified for Class II and Class III circuits as set forth and defined in Article 725-31 of the National Electric Code and the tables referred to and incorporated therein.
(Ord. 221-92. Passed 11-16-92.)
No person, firm, corporation or other business entity shall engage in the business of contracting for the installation, alteration or repair or replacement of low voltage telecommunications wiring, devices and/or apparatus in the City of Canton without being licensed as provided in this chapter, unless specifically exempted from the application of this chapter under the provisions of Section 1321.04.
(Ord. 221-92. Passed 11-16-92.)
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