This chapter shall be known as the "Electrical Standards Law
of the Village of Malone."
The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the manner in which
wiring is installed for electric light, heat, power and signal systems
operating on 50 or more volts in or on all real property within the
corporate boundaries of the Village of Malone.
All electrical installations referred to in §
20-2 of this chapter shall be made in conformity with the requirements of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (NYSUFPBC) and the National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted by the National Fire Protection Association, except where the provisions of this chapter, the Building Code of the Village of Malone or any local law shall prescribe more stringent requirements,
in which case compliance with the provisions of such local law shall
be recognized as proper compliance with this chapter.
Any person, firm or corporation who or which shall violate any
of the provisions of this chapter or any rule or regulation made pursuant
thereto shall be guilty of disorderly conduct and shall be deemed
a disorderly person and, upon conviction thereof, may be punished
by a fine of not less than $25 or more than $150. Each day of such
violation shall constitute a separate punishment thereof.
This chapter shall not be construed to relieve or diminish the responsibility of any person owning, leasing, operating, controlling or installing any electrical installations referred to in §
20-2 of this chapter for loss of life or injury or damage to any person or property caused by any defect or negligence therein, nor shall the Village of Malone or any of its agents, servants or employees be deemed to have assumed any such liability for any reason, including any inspection or reinspection of the issuance of any certificates pursuant to this chapter.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the electrical
installations in mines, ships, railway cars or automotive equipment
or the installations or equipment employed by a railway, electrical
or communication utility in the exercise of its function as a utility
and located outdoors or in buildings used exclusively for that purpose.
This chapter shall not apply to any work involved in the manufacture,
assembly, testing or repair of electrical machinery, apparatus, materials
and equipment by a person, firm or corporation engaged in electrical
manufacturing as its principal business. It shall not apply to any
building which is owned or leased in its entirety by the government
of the United States or the State of New York.
Former Chapter 20 of the Code of the Village of Malone, as well
as all other local laws or parts thereof which are inconsistent herewith,
are hereby repealed.
This chapter shall take effect immediately.