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)