A. Electrical Code Applications: The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to all installations of electrical conductors, fittings, devices and fixtures hereinafter referred to as electrical equipment within or on public and private buildings and premises, with the following general exceptions. The provisions of this Chapter do not apply to installations in mines, ships, railway cars, aircraft or automotive equipment, or the installations or equipment employed by a railway, electric or communication utility in the exercise of its functions as a utility, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter.
B. Safe Installations: As used in this Chapter, "reasonably safe to persons and property" as applied to electrical installations and electrical equipment means safe to use in the service for which the installation or equipment is intended without unnecessary hazard to life, limb or property.
C. Electrical Code: For the purposes of interpretation of the provisions of this Chapter, the most recently published edition of the National Electrical Code shall be prima facie evidence of the definitions, interpretations and scope of words and terms used in this Chapter. (Ord. XVIII.10, 9-2-1997)