For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ELECTRICAL. Pertains to the installation, alteration, or repair of wires and conduits for the purpose of transmitting electricity, and the installation of fixtures and equipment in connection therewith.
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. Any licensed individual, partnership, or corporation that is licensed to engage in, offers to engage in, or advertises or holds itself out to be qualified to engage in designing, planning, superintending, contracting of, or assuming responsibility for the installation, alteration, or repair of any electrical wiring used for the purpose of furnishing heat, light, or power, and employs electrical workers to engage in this practice. If the electrical contractor is not a master electrician, the electrical contractor shall employ at least one full-time master electrician.
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR. Any person certified by the Commissioner of Housing, Buildings and Construction pursuant to KRS 227.489 who, for compensation, inspects the construction and installation of electrical conductors, fittings, devices and fixtures for light, heat or power service equipment to ascertain the compliance with the national Electric Code incorporated in the Uniform State Building Code promulgated pursuant to KRS 198B.050 or the standards of safety of the commonwealth.
ELECTRICIAN. Any person licensed by the department who is employed by an electrical contractor and is engaged in the construction, alteration or repair of any electrical wiring used for the purpose of furnishing heat, light, or power.
(`96 Code, § 158.01) (Ord. 5-1991, passed 3-11-1991)
The Uniform State Building Code, as is established by the State Board of Housing, Buildings and Construction, is hereby adopted in full by this chapter and the same shall have the effect as if it were written fully herein, as a minimum standard for the construction, alteration and repair of any electrical wiring done within the effective area of this chapter. These standards shall also be used by the electrical inspector in making his or her inspections.
(`96 Code, § 158.02) (Ord. 5-1991, passed 3-11-1991)
The formerly established Northern Kentucky Electric Authority, the examining and appeal board consisting of seven members, as authorized in KRS 227.450 to 227.500, shall:
(A) Administer electrical contractor’s examinations which have been selected and approved by the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction and administer electrician examinations;
(B) Have the power to issue, renew, suspend and revoke electrical contractor and electrician licenses;
(C) Have the power to require electrical contractors and electricians to pay reasonable fees for examinations, initial licenses and renewals;
(D) Accept an electrical contractor examination certificate issued by the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction as evidence that an applicant has met the examination requirements;
(E) Have the power to require all electrical contractors and electricians to conform to reasonable standards prior to engaging in their occupation;
(F) Compile and submit to the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction all disciplinary actions taken against licensed electrical contractors on a quarterly basis; and
(G) Have all other powers authorized for a local examining board by KRS 227.450 et seq.
(`96 Code, § 158.03) (Ord. 5-1991, passed 3-11-1991)
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