[R. O. 1947, ch. 11, § 3]
Electrical wiring shall include the installation of conductors, raceways, apparatus, fixtures or other appliances within or on a building or other structure for carrying or using electricity for light, heat or power, or for a signaling system, and the repair, extension or alteration of conductors, raceways and fixtures within or on a building or other structure for carrying or using electricity for light, heat or power, or for a signaling system; except, unless otherwise provided by law, in county, state and federal buildings and in stations, substations and vaults where such are under the sole control of the electric utility company.
[R. O. 1947, ch. 11, § 4; Ord. No. 82, § 1; Ord. No. 234, § 1; Ord. No. 592, § 1; Ord. No. 1332, 11-13-2025]
Except as may be otherwise provided in this chapter, the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical wiring and electrical fixtures used for light, heat and power purposes in buildings and structures subject to the provisions of MGL c. 143, §§ 3 to 6, inclusive, shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations made in accordance with Chapter 617 of the Acts of 1950, and as same may be from time to time altered or amended, which rules and regulations are on deposit with the secretary of state of the commonwealth.
[R. O. 1947, ch. 11, § 2]
All materials, fittings or apparatus used in a system of electrical wiring for light, heat or power, or in a signaling system, not including that used in the installation, alteration or repair of equipment employed by a railroad, electric or communication utility company in the exercise of its functions as a utility and located outdoors or in buildings used exclusively for that purpose, and not including the fire alarm, police signal and traffic signals systems, shall conform to the provisions of this article.
[R. O. 1947, ch. 11, § 14]
This article shall not be construed to relieve from responsibility or liability any party owning, operating, controlling or installing any electrical equipment or wiring for damages to persons or property caused by any defect therein, or to lessen such responsibility or liability, nor shall the City be held as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspection or reinspection authorized herein or the certificate of approval issued as herein provided or by reason of the approval or disapproval of any equipment authorized herein.
[Ord. No. 630, § 1, 3-2-1989; Ord. No. 1332, 11-13-2025]
Anyone who violates the provisions of this Article II of Chapter 5 shall be subject to a fine as stated in Chapter 4 1/2 of this Code for each day of violation or noncompliance.
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Editor's Note: Ord. No. 630, § 1, adopted 3-2-1989, amended this article by adding provisions to be included as Sec. 5-19.1 of Div. 3, Inspections. Such provisions have been included as Sec. 5-12.1 of Div. 1, inasmuch as such provisions pertain to Art. II as a whole.