§ 150.21 ADOPTION OF UNIFORM STATE BUILDING CODE.

   The Uniform State Building Code as is established by the Board of Housing, Buildings and Construction of the State of Kentucky, is hereby adopted in full, and the same shall have the effect as if it were written fully herein, as a minimum standard for the construction, alteration and repair of any electrical wiring done within the effective area of this subchapter. These standards shall also be used by the electrical inspector in making his or her inspections.

(Ord. 1990-18, passed 11-20-90)

§ 150.22 AUTHORIZATION OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY ELECTRIC AUTHORITY.

   The formerly established Northern Kentucky Electric Authority, the examining and appeal board consisting of seven members as authorized in KRS 227.450 to 227.500, shall:

      (1)   Administer electrical contractor’s examinations which have been selected and approved by the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction and administer electrician examinations;

      (2)   Have the power to issue, renew, suspend and revoke electrical contractor and electrician licenses;

      (3)   Have the power to require electrical contractors and electricians to pay reasonable fees for examinations, initial licenses and renewals;

      (4)   Accept an electrical contractor examination certificate issued by the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction as evidence that an applicant has met the examination requirements;

      (5)   Have the power to require all electrical contractors and electricians to conform to reasonable standards prior to engaging in their occupation;

      (6)   Compile and submit to the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction all disciplinary actions taken against licensed electrical contractors on a quarterly basis;

      (7)   Have all other powers authorized for a “local examining board” by KRS 227.450 et seq.

(Ord. 1990-18, passed 11-20-90)

§ 150.23 LICENSING REQUIRED.

   It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of installing, altering or repairing, within the limits of the city, any electrical wiring, devices or equipment unless such an individual is the holder of the electrical contractor’s license or employed by a licensed electrical contractor and a holder of an electrician’s license. Application for such license must be made in writing to the Board, stating the name, experience and qualifications of the applicant. Upon the applicant’s complying with the requirements of this subchapter and passing an examination approved by the Northern Kentucky Electric Authority, a license shall be granted to the individual applying for the same.

(Ord. 1990-18, passed 11-20-90) Civil offense, see § 38.15

§ 150.24 RECIPROCITY.

   There is hereby established an agreement of reciprocity between the city and any other city and county in which there exists legislation basically containing the provisions of this subchapter and the Mayor and/or City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute an Interlocal Agreement(s) with any such city or county.

(Ord. 1990-18, passed 11-20-90)

ELECTRIC INSPECTION

§ 150.30 AUTHORITY TO MAKE NECESSARY INSPECTIONS FOR CODE COMPLIANCE.

   A duly recognized Electrical Inspector operating within the Commonwealth of Kentucky is hereby designated and authorized to make necessary inspections in order to ascertain whether or not the electrical wiring in all new construction within the city is in full compliance with the National Electrical Safety Code and the National Electric Code as provided by the American Standards of Safety Association and the Standards of Safety as adopted by the Department of Insurance, Division of Fire Prevention and Rates of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, all of which have been adopted by the city.

(Ord. 950.5, passed 2- -80; Am. Ord. 950.5A, passed 3-13-80) Penalty, see § 150.99