It shall be the duty of the Electrical Inspector, under the direction of the Building Commissioner, to see that the provisions of this Electrical Code are enforced. He shall, upon application, grant permits for the installation or alteration of electric wiring, devices, appliances and equipment and shall make inspections of all new electrical installations and reinspection of electrical installations, as provided in this Electrical Code. His time shall be devoted entirely to the duties of his office. The Electrical Inspector shall notify the Building Commissioner of any unsafe conditions and recommend actions to abate hazard, including: to disconnect or order the discontinuance of electric service to any electric wiring, devices, appliances or equipment found to be dangerous to life or property because they are defective, defectively installed or otherwise not in conformity with the provisions of this Electrical Code, until such wiring, devices, appliances and equipment and their installation have been made safe as directed by him. He is authorized to delegate any of his rights or duties to any duly appointed assistant. The Electrical Inspector shall hold membership in the International Association of Electrical Inspectors.
(Ord. 32-65. Passed 3-23-65; Ord. 141-17. Passed 6-19-17.)