There is hereby created the office of the electrical inspector, who shall be appointed by the mayor with the consent of the board of trustees. The electrical inspector is hereby authorized and empowered to enforce the provisions of this chapter with reference to all electrical work within the village. No electrical work shall be performed within the village until a permit has been secured therefor from the electrical inspector. After said electrical work has been completed, no current or power shall be connected or transmitted to such electrical work until after the same has been inspected and approved by the electrical inspector. The electrical inspector shall have the right to enter any premises or any building or other structure in the necessary performance of such duty and any person who denies or obstructs the performance of such duty shall be deemed in violation of this chapter and punished accordingly. The electrical inspector shall:
(A) Issue permits and require all building projects to be completed in compliance with the standards established in the codes adopted by the village.
(B) Inspect premises for electrical code violations (or direct an electrician otherwise employed by the village to so inspect) to ensure the continued safety of the residents of the village of Creve Coeur and direct the police to issue tickets if electrical work is not in compliance with the codes.
(C) Keep records in the village hall so that the records are accessible to village officials and the public, if requested.
1. Records to be kept are permits, contractor registration and inspection reports, including pictures if applicable.
(D) Produce quarterly reports which must:
1. List all permits issued, inspections, contractor registrations and reasons why a particular property was inspected.
2. List hours worked, and requests for reimbursement.
3. Be given to the chairman of the buildings and grounds committee and the village clerk who will maintain a copy of the quarterly reports for the village trustees. (Ord. 707, 12-14-2011)