9-3-10: UNLAWFUL CONNECTIONS:
It is unlawful and an offense for any person to connect or use any electrical wiring equipment or to supply electric current over the same, until notice of approval certificate or tag is issued. It is unlawful for any utility to connect or cause to be connected, any service or building for the supply of electrical current until they have been notified by the Inspector that electrical work has been inspected and approved and is ready for electric service. (1988 Code § 5-311)