CHAPTER 152: ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION REGULATIONS
Section
General Provisions
   152.01   Definitions
   152.02   Electrical codes adopted
   152.03   Authority to operate for hire a public electric utility
Installations; Permits; Inspections
   152.15   Electrical work; permit; application
   152.16   Permit fees
   152.17   Inspection; certificate of approval required
   152.18   Classification of wiring
Electrical Inspector
   152.30   Establishment; appointment
   152.31   Conflict of interest
   152.32   Right of entry; enforcement authority
   152.33   Inspections; wiring to be visible
   152.34   Certificate of approval
   152.35   Stop order
Cross-reference:
   Commissioner of Public Health and Safety, see §§ 31.100 et seq.
Statutory reference:
   Authority to prescribe manner of construction of all buildings, see ILCS Chapter 65, Act 5, § 11-30-4
   Authority to prevent installation of dangerous wiring, see ILCS Chapter 65, Act 5, § 11-8-2
GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 152.01 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. Includes conductors and equipment installed for the utilization of electricity supplied for light, heat, or power; but does not include radio apparatus or equipment for the wireless reception of sound and signals, nor ordinary household appliances such as toasters, vacuum cleaners, and washing machines; and does not include apparatus, conductors, and other equipment installed for and by public utilities, including common carriers which are under the jurisdiction of the State Commerce Commission, for use in their operations as public utilities.
(1969 Code, § 8-1)
Statutory reference:
   Similar provisions, see ILCS Chapter 65, Act 5, § 11-37-1
§ 152.02 ELECTRICAL CODES ADOPTED.
   (A)   There is hereby adopted that technical code promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association known as the National Electrical Code, most current edition, as the controlling electrical code within the city’s jurisdiction.
   (B)   There is also adopted the rules and regulations promulgated by the Electrical Supply Company regarding the installation, alteration, and use of electrical equipment; and the rules and regulations hereby adopted are published and filed with the State Commerce Commission.
   (C)   Copies of the National Electrical Code and a copy of the rules and regulations of the Electrical Supply Company as adopted by this section are on file in the offices of the City Clerk and of the Electrical Inspector.
(1969 Code, § 8-2) (Ord. 1969-6, passed 2-17-1969; Am. Ord. 2004-31, passed 7-26-2004)
§ 152.03 AUTHORITY TO OPERATE FOR HIRE A PUBLIC ELECTRIC UTILITY.
   Pursuant to the ILCS Chapter 65, Act 5, § 11-117-4, the City is authorized to operate for hire a public electric utility for the use and benefit of private consumers and users, and charge for such consumption and use.  
(Ord. 2007-18, passed 11-26-2007)
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