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§ 51.03 NORTHERN KENTUCKY ELECTRICAL AUTHORITY.
   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)
§ 51.04 LICENSE REQUIRED.
   (A)   It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of installing, altering or repairing, within the limits of the city, any electrical wiring, devices or equipment unless the individual is the holder of the electrical contractor’s license or employed by a licensed electrical contractor and a holder of an electrician’s license.
   (B)   Application for the license must be made in writing to the Board, stating the name, experience and qualifications of applicant.
   (C)   Upon the applicant’s complying with the requirements of this chapter and passing an examination approved by the Northern Kentucky Electric Authority, a license shall be granted to the individual applying for the same.
(`96 Code, § 158.04) (Ord. 5-1991, passed 3-11-1991) Penalty, see § 51.99
§ 51.05 ELECTRICAL PERMITS.
   (A)   Electrical permits shall be obtained prior to the installation, addition, alteration, repair, relocation or removal of electrical wiring as defined by the Kentucky Building Code.
   (B)   The cost of permit for electrical installation, additions, alterations, repair, relocation or removal shall be $20.
   (C)   All electrical permits shall be obtained from the administrator issuing city building permits.
(`96 Code, § 158.05) (Ord. 5-1991, passed 3-11-1991)
§ 51.99 PENALTY.
   Any person, firm or corporation violating the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction in any court of competent jurisdiction, shall be fined not less than $25, nor more than $250, or imprisoned for not more than 90 days, or both, so fined and imprisoned in the discretion of the court for each offense. Each day that the person, firm or corporation violates this chapter or any provision thereof may be deemed a separate offense.
(`96 Code, § 158.99) (Ord. 5-1991, passed 3-11-1991)