A. Position Created; Appointment: There is hereby created the position of electrical inspector, an administrative position of employment in the village. The electrical inspector shall be appointed by the village president.
B. Ex Officio Inspector: Unless and until an electrical inspector shall be appointed by the president, the building officer shall act as ex officio electrical inspector and shall have all of the powers and perform all of the duties connected with that office.
C. General Powers Of Inspector: The electrical inspector shall have the right during reasonable hours to enter any building in the discharge of his official duties, or for the purpose of making an inspection or test of the electrical equipment therein; and he shall have the authority to enforce all provisions of this chapter relating to electrical wiring and equipment. If entry to any occupied residence or apartment is refused, the electrical inspector shall seek a search warrant authorizing such entry. He shall have the power to order or otherwise cause the current in any wire or conduit to be turned off whenever this becomes necessary for the protection of life or limb, or property. (1983 Code)