There is hereby created the office of Electrical Inspector. The person chosen to fill the office of Electrical Inspector shall be of good moral character, shall be possessed of an executive ability as is requisite for the performance of his or her duties and shall have a thorough knowledge of the standard materials and methods used in the installation of electrical equipment; shall be well versed in the approved methods of construction for safety to persons and property, the state statutes relating to electrical work and any orders, rules and regulations issued by authority thereof, and the National Electrical Code and the National Electrical Safety Code, both as approved by the National Fire Protection Association, and the State of Minnesota Electrical Act; shall have had at least five years experience as an electrical inspector or in the installation of electrical equipment, or in lieu of the experience, shall be a graduate in electrical or mechanical engineering of a college or university considered by the Mayor and City Council as having suitable requirements for graduation and shall have had two years’ practical electrical experience. The salary to be paid to the Electrical Inspector shall be determined by the City Council.
(1973 Code, § 11-2) (Ord. 256, passed 5-12-1958)
Statutory reference:
Applicability of National Electrical Code and National Electrical Safety Code, see M.S. § 326B.35
Minnesota Electrical Act, see M.S. §§ 326B.31 through 326B.399
Qualifications of electrical inspectors of political subdivisions, see M.S. §§ 326B.31 through 326B.399