CHAPTER 2
ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS

SECTION:

6-2-1: Definitions

6-2-2: Administration

6-2-3: Rules And Regulations Adopted

6-2-4: Amendments To Regulations

6-2-5: Permit Requirements

6-2-6: Inspections, Certificate Of Approval

6-2-7: Construction Regulations

6-2-7-1: New Single-Family Residences

6-2-7-2: Single-Family Residence Service Changes And Repairs

6-2-7-3: Service Entrance Cable

6-2-7-4: Garages

6-2-7-5: Central Air Conditioning Units

6-2-7-6: Exit And Emergency Lighting

6-2-7-7: Smoke And Carbon Monoxide Detectors

6-2-7-8: Appliance Circuits In Apartments

6-2-7-9: Cables, Conductors And Conduits

6-2-7-10: Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters

6-2-7-11: Exterior Outlets And Fixtures

6-2-7-12: Installation Of Electrical Conduit For Remote Water Meter Cable Wiring In New Construction

6-2-7-13: Electrical Rooms/Closets

6-2-7-14: Carbon Monoxide Detectors

6-2-8: Penalty

6-2-1: DEFINITIONS:

When used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them:

CIRCUIT: Any set of branch lighting conductors which have been extended from a distribution center and which may be utilized for the transmission of electrical energy.

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT: Conductors and other equipment installed for the utilization of electricity for light, heat or power. It does not include radio apparatus or equipment for wireless reception of sounds and signals; nor ordinary household appliances such as toasters, vacuum cleaners or washing machines; and it does not include apparatus, conductors or other equipment which are under the jurisdiction of the Illinois commerce commission, for use in their operation as public utilities. (1951 Code 21-10-1; Ord. 76-16-30)

6-2-2: ADMINISTRATION:

   A.   Electrical Inspection Department: There is hereby established for the village, an electrical inspection department for the purpose of regulating the installation, alteration and use of all electrical equipment within the village.

   B.   Electrical Inspectors: Effective January 1, 2022:

      1.   Compensation: The remuneration of the electrical inspector supervisor and the electrical inspector assistant for all electrical inspection work performed shall be as follows:

         a.   Electrical inspector supervisor: Ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) per year.

         b.   Electrical inspector assistant: Seven thousand dollars ($7,000.00) per year.

   The compensation amounts listed above includes remuneration for any travel, mileage or miscellaneous expenses incurred while conducting official Village business.

   The remuneration of any additional part time electrical inspector(s), designated by the Director of Community Development, shall be one-half (½) of all electrical inspection fees collected under the applicable ordinances of the village relative to inspections actually performed by any part time electrical inspector.

   The Electrical Inspector Supervisor and Electrical Inspector Assistant are considered part-time employees of the Village and as such are not eligible for benefits including insurance and retirement plans. In addition, the policies and procedures outlined in the Village of Oak Lawn Employee Handbook are applicable to these positions, unless otherwise stated.

   C.   Salary Review: The salary figure for electrical inspector supervisor and electrical inspector assistant, as set forth in subsection B of this section, shall be reviewed on a semi-annual basis by the Director of Community Development, to determine whether it should be increased, decreased or remain as is. Said review shall consider the length of employment with the Village and will consist of a comparison between the salaries paid and the electrical permit and inspection fees received by the village during the previous six months. If a change is in order, it shall be brought forward to the board of trustees for consideration at the next available board meeting. (1951 Code 21-10-11, 21-20-17, 21-10-18; Ords. 6-10-52, 10-14-52, 248, 96-9-42, 10-01-02, 23-03-15)

6-2-3: RULES AND REGULATIONS ADOPTED:

The following rules are hereby adopted as the safe and practical standard for the installation, alteration, repair and use of electrical equipment in the village:

   A.   Chicago Electrical Code: The rules and regulations of the city of Chicago electrical code 2018 Edition of the Chicago Electrical Code, based on the 2017 National Electrical Code, are hereby adopted, save and except such portions as are hereafter deleted, modified or amended, and with the addition of those sections hereafter set forth as additions thereto, the same are incorporated as if fully set forth herein; one copy having been and now being on file with the clerk, with the exceptions set forth in section 6-2-4 of this chapter.

   Where any provision of 2018 Edition of the Chicago Electrical Code conflict with any provisions of this village code, the provisions of the village code shall prevail and shall be applied as law of the village.

   B.   Village Regulations: The rules and regulations regarding the installation, alteration, repair and use of electrical equipment as last adopted by the village, with the exception that entrance wiring shall be in accordance with local utility company rules. (1951 Code 21-10-2, 21-10-16; Ords. 66-23-62, 71-20-50, 76-16-30, 84-26-76; 1985 Code; Ords. 94-3-8, 97-20-78, 01-09-32, 06-10-54, 14-04-10, 21-07-29)