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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
It shall be the duty of the person, firm, or corporation installing electrical wiring or equipment or repairing or rearranging same to notify the duly recognized Electric Inspector, prior to the time the work is commenced, and also when the work is ready for inspection. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to conceal any electrical wiring or installation until after they have been reported and approved the wiring. The duly recognized Electric Inspector shall furnish and make available forms or blanks for the aforesaid purpose.
(Ord. 950.5, passed 2- -80; Am. Ord. 950.5A, passed 3-13-80) Civil offense, see § 38.15
Any builder or contractor doing construction work within the city shall have the responsibility of having the electrical systems inspected and certified by a duly recognized Electrical Inspector which shall meet all the qualifications necessary for that position with the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
(Ord. 950.5, passed 2- -80; Am. Ord. 950.5A, passed 3-13-80) Penalty, see § 150.99
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