A. Tests: The building inspector shall also be the electrical inspector and shall have the right during reasonable hours to enter any building in the discharge of his official duties, or for the purpose of making any inspection or test of the installation or alteration of electrical equipment contained therein, shall have the authority to cause the turning off of all electrical current and to cut or disconnect in cases of emergency any electrical current where such electrical current is dangerous to life or property or may interfere with the work of the fire department.
B. Certificates Of Inspection: Upon the completion of the installation or alteration of any electrical equipment, the person installing or altering same shall notify the building inspector, who shall inspect the work within twenty four (24) hours after such notice is given. If the electrical equipment is found in compliance with this chapter and does not constitute a hazard to life and property, he shall issue to the person or company furnishing current a certificate of inspection, or verbal acknowledgment, authorizing connection to the electrical service and the turning on of current. All wires which are hidden from view shall be inspected before concealment.
C. Code Conformance: No certificate of inspection shall be issued unless the electrical equipment is in strict conformity with the provisions of this chapter. Compliance with the regulations of the national electrical code, unless in conflict with this chapter, shall be prima facie evidence of proper installation or alteration.
D. Public Safety: The provisions for inspection of work authorized by the permits issued in accordance with this chapter shall not be construed as prohibiting the inspection of any electrical equipment whenever the building inspector shall determine that the public safety requires it. No inspection fee shall be charged for such extra or additional inspection, but in case it becomes necessary to replace such electrical equipment on account of defects disclosed by such inspection, a permit shall be obtained in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 2407, 4-6-1993)