9-3-8: PENALTY; ABATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS:

   A. Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a municipal infraction and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished accordingly.

   B. If any electrical work, including construction or repair, is performed within the city contrary to the provisions of this chapter, it shall be deemed a municipal infraction and, in addition to penalties described, shall be abated in accordance with this chapter.

   C. The doing of any act prohibited or declared to be unlawful, an offense or a municipal infraction by this chapter or the national electrical code, or the omission or failure to perform any act or duty required by this chapter or the national electrical code, is, unless another penalty is specified, punishable as provided in section 1-3-2 of this code. (Ord. 5392, 3-20-2017)

9-3-9: APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER TO EXISTING BUILDINGS:

   A. If any existing building is damaged due to fire, natural disaster or otherwise, the areas that are damaged shall be brought up to current city and national codes. If other areas of the building are altered or repaired due to damages that occurred, these areas must also be brought up to the current codes.

   B. If the type of occupancy of an existing building is partially or entirely changed, the electrical wiring shall be made to conform to the requirements of the current city and national codes for the new type of occupancy. (Ord. 5392, 3-20-2017)

9-3-10: MOVED BUILDINGS:

   A. Residential moved buildings shall be brought into compliance with the electrical requirements of new residential type buildings.

Exception: Parts of an electrical system which were not damaged and had been installed in compliance with the electrical code which was in effect at the time of installation may be retained in said electrical systems.

   B. Electrical systems in any other moved buildings shall be brought into compliance with the provisions of this code the same as for new construction.

   C. The permanent service connection shall not be made by the power company until the electrical system is completely installed, and is approved by the inspector.

   D. The existing service on the moved building shall not be connected to the electrical power source unless specifically approved by an inspector. (Ord. 5392, 3-20-2017)

9-3-11: DISCLAIMER:

This chapter shall not be construed to affect the responsibility or liability of any party owning, operating, controlling or installing any electrical equipment for damages to persons or property caused by any defect therein, nor shall the city be held as assuming such liability by reason of the inspection or reinspection authorized in this chapter or the certificates of approval issued as provided in this chapter, or by reason of the approval or disapproval of any equipment authorized in this chapter. (Ord. 5392, 3-20-2017)

9-3-12: LIABILITY OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR:

The electrical inspector, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of his/her duties, shall not thereby render himself/herself liable personally and he/she hereby is relieved from all personal liability for any damage that may accrue to person or property as a result of any act required or by reason of any act of omission in the discharge of his/her duties. Any suit brought against the city because of such act or omission performed by him/her in the enforcement of any provisions of this chapter shall be defended by the city. (Ord. 5392, 3-20-2017)

9-3-13: RESERVED:

(Ord. 5392, 3-20-2017)