Cross Reference — As to adoption of the electrical code, see §500.060.
[CC 1984 §10-1; Rev. M.C. 1963 §14.01; Ord. No. 3140 §10-1]
This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as "The Electrical
Code".
[CC 1984 §10-3; Rev. M.C. 1963 §14.02; Ord. No. 3140 §10-3]
No person shall engage in the erection, construction, installation
or extension of any electrical apparatus, device, fixture, attachment,
wire or wiring to be used or operated in connection with any electrical
current or power or plant requiring for its use and operation electric
current or power within the City without first having obtained a license
from St. Louis County Board of Electrical Examiners authorizing such
person to engage in such work.
[CC 1984 §10-4; Rev. M.C. 1963 §14.09; Ord. No. 3140 §10-4; Ord. No. 4235 §3, 9-6-1988]
A.
The Electrical
Inspector shall:
1.
Regulate
and determine the placing of all electric light and power wires in
and on all buildings so as to prevent fires;
2.
Cause
all electrical appliances to be placed, constructed and guarded so
as to prevent fires, accidents or endangering life or property;
3.
Cause
immediate removal of any defects in electric wires or insufficient
installation or any other causes which he/she deems dangerous to life
or property;
4.
Cause
the removal of all wires or shutting off of all currents whenever
wires or currents interfere with the Fire Department in extinguishing
fires;
5.
Report
to the City Manager when requested and furnish any information requested;
and
6.
Have
such other powers, duties and privileges as are or may be prescribed
by City ordinance or State law.
[CC 1984 §10-10; Rev. M.C. 1963 §14.10; Ord. No. 3140 §10-5; Ord. No. 4235 §3, 9-6-1988]
A.
The Building
Commissioner shall be charged with the responsibility of carrying
out the provisions of this Chapter. The City Manager may appoint an
Electrical Inspector who shall issue all permits, make all inspections
and perform such other duties as are required under the provisions
of this Chapter under the supervision of the Building Commissioner.
B.
The City
Manager may authorize the Department of Public Works of St. Louis
County, office of Electrical Inspection, to issue all permits, make
all inspections and perform such other duties as are required under
the terms of this Chapter.
[CC 1984 §10-11; Ord. No. 3140 §10-6]
A.
All buildings
and premises subject to inspection under this Chapter shall be inspected
from time to time by the Electrical Inspector or his/her designee.
B.
All rooms
and areas of a building or premises shall be available and accessible
for such inspection which shall be made during usual business hours
if the premises are used for non-residential purposes; provided however,
that inspections may be made at other times if:
C.
Emergency
inspections may be authorized without warrant if the Electrical Inspector
has reason to believe a condition exists which poses an immediate
threat to life, health or safety. Such procedure shall take place
only where the time required to apply for and secure the issuance
of a warrant would render ineffective the immediate action necessary
to abate the condition.
D.
Where the Electrical Inspector or his/her designee is refused entry or access or is otherwise impeded or prevented by the owner, occupant or operator from conducting an inspection of the premises pursuant to Subsection (C) above, such person shall be in violation of this Section and shall be subject to the penalties hereunder.
[1]
Federal Law References — As to inspection of private
residences, see Camara v. Municipal Court of San Francisco, 387 U.S.
523 (1967); as to commercial buildings, see See v. City of Seattle,
387 U.S. 541 (1967).
[CC 1984 §10-12; Ord. No. 3140 §10-7]
A.
The Electrical
Inspector may, upon affidavit, apply to the judge of competent jurisdiction
for a search warrant setting forth factually the actual conditions
and circumstances which provide a reasonable basis for believing that
a nuisance or violation of this Code may exist, including one (1)
or more of the following:
1.
The
premises or buildings require inspection according to the cycle established
by the Building Commissioner for periodic inspections of buildings
or premises of the type involved;
2.
Observation
of external conditions of the premises and its public areas has resulted
in the belief that violations of this Code exist.
B.
If the
judge of competent jurisdiction is satisfied as to the matters set
forth in the affidavit, he/she shall authorize the issuance of a search
warrant permitting access to and inspection of that part of the premises
on which the nuisance or violation may exist.
[1]
Federal Law References — See Camara v. Municipal Court
of San Francisco, 387 U.S. 523 (1967); State v. Wiley, 522 S.W.2d
281 (MO 1975) (en banc).
[CC 1984 §10-13; Rev. M.C. 1963 §14.03; Ord. No. 3140 §10-8]
The Electrical Inspector has the power and authority to and
shall disconnect any services where the installation or alteration
has been made without first securing a permit.
[CC 1984 §10-14; Rev. M.C. 1963 §14.04; Ord. No. 3140 §10-9]
A.
Upon
completion of any installation, erection or alteration of electrical
material, wiring, fixtures, machinery or apparatus of any and all
kinds, the person doing the work shall notify the Electrical Inspector
within twenty-four (24) hours after completion. The Electrical Inspector
shall at once inspect the work and, if approved by him/her, issue
a certificate of satisfactory inspection which shall contain the date
of such inspection and outline of the result of such examination.
B.
No certificate
shall be issued unless the electric light, power or heating installation
and all apparatus, fixtures and wires connected with it shall be in
conformity with the rules and regulations adopted in this Chapter.
[CC 1984 §10-20; Rev. M.C. 1963 §14.05; Ord. No. 3140 §10-10]
A.
No person
shall make any service connection nor furnish electric current to
any wiring or installation within or upon buildings or upon any premises
in the City without first obtaining from the Electrical Inspector
a service permit.
B.
The permit
shall certify that the material, wiring, fixtures, machinery or apparatus
are approved and property installed as required by this Chapter.
[CC 1984 §10-21; Rev. M.C. 1963 §14.06; Ord. No. 3140 §10-11]
No person shall interfere with, disarrange or break any of the
wires, tubes, cables, lamps, lamp globes or other apparatus located
in or on any street, alley or public place or prevent agents or employees
of the owners thereof or the Electrical Inspector or his/her agents
or employees from performing properly their respective duties.
[CC 1984 §10-22; Rev. M.C. 1963 §14.11; Ord. No. 3140 §10-12]
The Chief of Police and the members of the Police force shall
report to the Building Commissioner or the Department of Public Works
of St. Louis County, office of Electrical Inspection, any violation
of this Chapter. The policemen shall note all building operations
and, if a permit has not been issued, they shall promptly report the
same as herein required. They shall execute the orders of the Building
Commissioner or the office of Electrical Inspection relative to the
suspension of any work on any property.
[CC 1984 §10-23; Rev. M.C. 1963 §14.12; Ord. No. 3140 §10-13]
The Sections of this Chapter relating to permits and inspections
shall not apply to electric light, heat and power companies making
installations about their own plants or equipment and operating under
City franchise.
[CC 1984 §10-24]
The permit and inspection fees under this Chapter are set by
St. Louis County by ordinance, a copy of which is available in the
office of the Building Commissioner.
