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(A) In emergency situations work may be initiated and completed by licensed electricians without first obtaining a permit.
(B) However, a permit must be obtained within a reasonable time after the passage of the critical period. With this one exception, all emergency work must be done in conformity with the provisions of this chapter and shall be inspected by the Electrical Inspector for full compliance.
(2013 Code, § 11-44) (Ord. 14392, passed 8-14-1992)
(A) Fees for inspections shall be set by resolution.
(2013 Code, § 11-45)
(B) (1) Upon the completion of electrical work that has been done under a permit other than annual permit, the person, firm, corporation or other association doing the work shall notify the Electrical Inspector.
(2) The Inspector shall make such inspection within 24 hours, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, after receipt of notice, or as soon thereafter as practicable.
(3) If the Inspector finds the work to be in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, he or she shall issue to the person or association that has done the work a certificate of approval. This certificate shall authorize the use of the work and its connection to the supply of electricity. The Inspector shall deliver to the agency supplying the electricity a certificate of authorization.
(4) A certificate of approval may be issued authorizing the connection and use of a temporary installation. Such certificate shall be issued to expire at a stated time and may be revoked by the inspector for any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.
(5) No person having charge of the construction, alteration or repair of any building or any other person, shall cover or conceal or cause to be covered or concealed any wire or electrical apparatus for which permit has been issued or for which permit is required before said wiring or apparatus has been inspected and approved by the Electrical Inspector.
(6) The Electrical Inspector shall have authority to remove or cause the removal of lath, plaster, boarding or other covering which may prevent the proper inspection of any electrical apparatus or wiring. The city assumes no responsibility to replace same.
(2013 Code, § 11-46)
(Ord. 14392, passed 8-14-1992)
(A) The Electrical Inspector shall have the right, during reasonable hours and after showing proper identification, to enter any building or premises in the discharge of his official duties to make any inspection, re-inspection or test of electrical equipment that is reasonably necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare.
(2013 Code, § 11-47)
(B) If the Electrical Inspector finds that any electrical equipment or installation is defective or that it has been installed in conflict with the provisions of this chapter, he or she shall notify the person or association responsible for the electrical equipment or installation by certified mail of his or her findings and order. If the necessary changes or repairs are not completed within 15 days or such longer period as may be specified in the notice, the Inspector shall have the authority to disconnect or order the discontinuation of electrical service to the equipment or installation in question. In emergency, if necessary for safety to persons or property, or if electrical equipment may interfere with the work of the Fire Department, the Inspector shall have the authority to disconnect or cause the disconnection immediately of any such electrical equipment. If fires have damaged the wiring of any building or structure, re-connection to electrical supply shall not be made until authorized in writing by the Inspector.
(2013 Code, § 11-48)
(Ord. 14392, passed 8-14-1992)
The Electrical Inspector may approve in advance electrical materials inspected and approved by the Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc., and other materials of equal or higher quality. The Inspector shall keep on file a list of such approved materials, which list shall be accessible for public reference during regular office hours.
(2013 Code, § 11-49) (Ord. 14392, passed 8-14-1992)
ELECTRICIANS
The purpose of this subchapter is to provide for the examination and licensing of electrical contractors, journeyman electricians and restricted electricians in order to protect the public from hazards to life and property that might arise from improper installation of electrical systems.
(2013 Code, § 11-82) (Ord. 14392, passed 8-14-1992)
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