For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN. Any person licensed and/or registered with the city as an employee of an electrical contractor who is in the process of learning the electrical trade who assists and is under the supervision of a licensed master electrician and/or a licensed journeyman electrician.
CEU. Continuing education units relating to electrical codes or electrical safety and are approved by the commonwealth, the National Fire Protection Association and/or the city by and through the Electrical Inspector.
CITY. The City of Franklin, Kentucky.
COMMERCIAL BUSINESS. All buildings other than dwelling occupancies, but not buildings used in connection with dwelling occupancies; however, dwelling occupancies attached to commercial buildings will be considered as a commercial building.
COUNTY. The County of Simpson, Kentucky.
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. Any individual, partnership or corporation that engages in the business of or employs others for the construction, alteration or repair of any electrical wiring used for the purpose of furnishing light, heat or power.
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. Conductors and equipment installed for the utilization of electricity supplied for light, heat or power, but does not include radio apparatus or equipment for wireless reception of sound or signals, and does not include apparatus, conductors and other equipment installed for or by the Electrical Plant Board.
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR. A person certified by the Commissioner of Housing, Buildings and Construction pursuant to KRS 227.489 who is designated or appointed by and on behalf of the City Commission and Mayor, to perform all inspections within the city limits of the city and/or within the service area of the Electric Plant Board to inspect the construction and installation of electrical conductors, fittings, devices and fixtures for light, heat or power service equipment to ascertain the compliance with the National Electrical Code incorporated in the Uniform State Building Code promulgated pursuant to KRS 198B.050 or the standards of safety of the commonwealth or the city.
ELECTRIC SERVICE PROVIDER. The Electric Plant Board, Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation or any other provider of electricity.
JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN. Any person licensed and/or registered by the city who has three or more years’ experience performing electrical work under the supervision, direction, and responsibility of a licensed and registered master electrician.
LICENSE. A valid City of Franklin, Kentucky business license.
MASTER ELECTRICIAN. A person or entity licensed and/or registered by the city with five or more years’ experience or a certificate or diploma from a certified school accredited by the Department of Labor, in the discretion of the Electrical Inspector, or a combination of the two. A vocational school diploma will count as two years’ experience for the purpose of this definition.
P&Z, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION or FRANKLIN-SIMPSON PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. The Franklin-Simpson Planning and Zoning Commission of Franklin, Simpson County, Kentucky.
PLACES OF ASSEMBLY. The following structures:
(1) Armories;
(2) Assembly halls;
(3) Auditoriums;
(4) Auditoriums within:
(a) Business establishments;
(b) Mercantile establishments;
(c) Other occupancies; and
(d) Schools.
(5) Bowing lanes;
(6) Church chapels;
(7) Club rooms;
(8) Conference rooms;
(9) Court rooms;
(10) Dance halls;
(11) Dining facilities;
(12) Exhibit halls;
(13) Gymnasiums;
(14) Mortuary chapels;
(15) Multipurpose rooms;
(16) Museums;
(17) Place of awaiting transportation;
(18) Pool rooms;
(19) Restaurants;
(20) Skating rinks; or
(21) All buildings or portions of buildings or structures designed or intended for the assembly of 25 or more persons.
(Ord. 950.3-9-2002, passed 10-14-2002)