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Lovington, NM Code of Ordinances
CITY OF LOVINGTON, NEW MEXICO CODE OF ORDINANCES
Title 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Title 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Title 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
Title 4 RESERVED
Title 5 BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
Title 6 ANIMALS
Title 7 RESERVED
Title 8 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Title 9 PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
Title 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Title 11 RESERVED
Title 12 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
Title 13 PUBLIC SERVICES
Title 14 RESERVED
Title 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Title 16 SUBDIVISION OF LAND
Title 17 ZONING
STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR NEW MEXICO MUNICIPALITIES
CROSS-REFERENCE TABLE
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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)
15.08.200   Reinspection— Disconnection.
   A.   The electrical inspector shall periodically make a thorough reinspection of the installation of all electrical wiring, electric devices and electric equipment now installed or that may hereafter be installed within the scope of this chapter and where the installation of any such wiring, devices or equipment is found to be in a dangerous or unsafe condition, the person owning, using or operating the same shall be notified in writing and shall make the necessary repairs or changes required to place such wiring devices and equipment in safe condition, and have such work completed within five days or any longer period specified by the electrical inspector in such notice.
   B.   The electrical inspector is empowered to disconnect or order the discontinuance of electrical service to such wiring, devices or equipment found to be defective until the installation of such wiring, devices and equipment has been made safe as directed by the electrical inspector. (Prior code § 16-1-22)
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