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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)
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)
A. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to make connections from a source of electric energy to any electric wiring, devices or equipment for the installation of which a permit is required until a certificate of approval has been issued by the electrical inspector authorizing such connection and the use of such wiring, devices or equipment.
B. It is unlawful for any person to make connections from a source of electrical energy to any electrical wiring, devices or equipment which has been ordered to be disconnected by the electrical inspector or the use of which has been ordered by the electrical inspector to be discontinued until a certificate of approval has been issued by the electrical inspector authorizing the reconnection and use of such wiring, devices or equipment. (Prior code § 16-1-23)
This chapter shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility or liability of any party owning, operating, controlling or installing any electric wiring, devices or electric equipment, for damages to person or property caused by any defect therein. The city shall not be held as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspection authorized in this article or certificate of approval issued as provided in this article. (Prior code § 16-1-24)
The electrical inspector shall be a competent, well qualified electrical engineer or journeyman electrician appointed by the mayor, subject to approval by the city commissioners. When deemed necessary by the mayor, the building inspector shall serve as the electrical inspector. (Prior code § 16-2-1)
The electrical inspector shall inspect all new electrical installations, additions, alterations or repairs to existing installations at any time deemed necessary. He shall approve or reject all electrical plans and specifications. He shall keep a file of all permits issued and shall issue a certificate of inspection of all approved work. He shall maintain a file of all listed inspected appliances issued by the Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., which shall be accessible for public reference. He shall not engage in the business of sale, manufacture, installation or maintenance of electric wiring, equipment or devices while engaged as electrical inspector. (Prior code § 16-2-2)
A. The electrical inspector shall decide all questions pertaining to the installation of electric wiring, devices or equipment not otherwise provided for in this chapter. Any administration or ministerial matters connected with the installation or maintenance of electrical wiring, devices or equipment not covered by the provisions of this chapter, the electrical inspector, by and with the approval of the mayor, may promulgate and enforce such rules and regulations as he deems necessary to promote the safety of the public and carry out the purposes and objects of this chapter.
B. 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 any inspection or test of the installation of electric wiring, electric devices or equipment contained therein and shall have the authority to cause the turning off of all electrical currents and to cut or disconnect in cases of emergency any wire where such electrical currents are dangerous to life or property or interfere with the work of the fire department.
C. The electrical inspector is empowered to disconnect or order the discontinuance of electrical service to any electric wiring, devices and equipment found to be defectively installed or otherwise not in conformity with the provisions of this chapter until such wiring, devices and equipment and their installations have been made safe as directed by the electrical inspector. (Prior code § 16-2-3)
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