15.08.120 Inspection—Written notice of completed installation.

   Upon the completion of the installation of the electric wiring, devices and equipment, it shall be the duty of the person installing same to notify the electrical inspector in writing, and the electrical inspector shall inspect the installation within twenty-four hours of the time such written notice is given. (Prior code § 16-1-14)

15.08.130 Noncompliance—Red tag—Covering or concealing installation prohibited.

   If, upon inspection, it is found that any part of the work does not comply with the provisions of this chapter, the electrical inspector shall post a red tag in the service switch box stating that violations of this chapter have been found to exist and he shall give notice of such violations to the person to whom the permit for the work was issued. When such red tag has been posted and until it has been removed by the inspector, it is unlawful to lath over or otherwise cover and conceal any part of the electrical installation. (Prior code § 16-1-15)

15.08.140 Certificate of approval— White tag—Connection to electrical service.

   If, upon inspection, it is found that all work covered by one permit is completed and complies with the provisions of this chapter, the inspector shall issue to the person installing the work a certificate of approval. If the entire installation is completed and given final approval, the certificate shall authorize connection to the electrical service and the use of the installation and written notice of such authorization shall be sent to the public utility corporation furnishing the electrical service and a white tag, stating such final approval and authorization, shall be posted in the service switch box. (Prior code § 16-1-16)

15.08.150 Certificate of approval-Prerequisites.

   A wiring installation shall not be considered as completed and no final certificate of approval of such an installation shall be issued until all connections have been completed in all outlet boxes, except the connections to fixture wiring. (Prior code § 16-1-17)

15.08.160 Removal of notification tag.

   It is unlawful for any person other than the inspector to remove any notification tag as provided for in this chapter until after connection has been made to the electrical service and the installation is in use. (Prior code § 16-1-18)

15.08.170 Certificate authorizing temporary work— Expiration.

   When a certificate is issued authorizing the connection and use of temporary work, such a certificate shall be issued to expire at a stated time and shall be revocable by the inspector at his discretion. (Prior code § 16-1-19)

15.08.180 Concealed installations-Inspection required.

   Where any part of an installation is to be hidden from view by the permanent placement of parts of a building, the person installing the wiring shall notify the inspector and such parts of the installation shall not be concealed until they have been inspected and approved. On large installations where the concealment of parts of the wiring proceeds continuously, the person installing the wiring shall give the inspector due notices and inspections shall be made periodically during the progress of the work. (Prior code § 16-1-20)

15.08.190 Additions to existing installations.

   When an addition is made to an existing electrical installation which has been installed in any approved system of wiring, if the existing installation is found to be in a safe operating condition it will not be necessary to rewire the existing part. In case the existing installation is found to be not in a safe operating condition, the unsafe wiring must be removed and rewired in accordance with the provisions of this chapter before a final certificate of approval will be issued. (Prior code § 16-1-21)