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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)
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
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
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
The duly recognized Electrical Inspector shall have the right to charge a reasonable fee, which shall be full and complete compensation for services rendered to the making of those inspections, and the fee shall also include the rendering of a written report. The fee shall be paid by the contractor or the person performing or installing the electrical wiring or equipment, and rendered to the making of those inspections, and the fee shall also include the rendering of a written report. The fee shall be paid by the contractor or the person performing or installing the electrical wiring or equipment, and no part thereof shall be paid by the city. The fees to be charged and paid for the inspections and issuing of the certificate of approval shall be in accordance with the recognized scale of fees charged for similar work and inspections of the duly recognized Electrical Inspector, and shall not be in excess thereof.
(Ord. 950.5, passed 2- -80; Am. Ord. 950.5A, passed 3-13-80) Penalty, see § 150.99
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