The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this article,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
All wires, equipment, or devices installed for the purpose
of conducting or safeguarding electrical current at all voltages.
ELECTRICAL WORK
Any act in connection with the installing, altering, or maintaining
of electrical systems, which act ordinarily requires the use of tools.
WIRING
All conductors and all other devices incidental to the safe
conduction of electrical current.
The purpose of the inspections under this article is to improve
the quality of housing in the Village. The inspections and the reports
and findings issued after the inspections are not intended as, nor
are they to be construed as, a guarantee. In order to so advise owners
and other interested persons, a disclaimer shall be included in each
inspection report as follows: "The findings of inspection contained
herein are intended to report conditions of noncompliance with code
standards that are readily apparent at the time of inspection. The
inspection does not involve a detailed examination of the mechanical
systems or the closed structural and nonstructural elements of the
building and premises. No warranty of the operation, use or durability
of equipment and materials not specifically cited herein is expressed
or implied."
The Electrical Inspector may grant special permission, for a
limited time, for the installation or use of temporary electric wiring
and equipment which does not conform to the regulations of this article.
The person installing such wiring or equipment shall be directly and
legally responsible and accountable for the safe condition of the
installation at all times and its complete removal at the end of the
fixed temporary period, as set by the Electrical Inspector, or any
time sooner when ordered by the inspector. Carnivals, circuses, theatrical
acts, and exhibitions and all places of temporary outdoor assembly
are included in the provisions of this section, and all electrical
wiring and equipment associated therewith shall be installed, maintained,
and operated in a safe and workmanlike manner. All such electric wiring
and equipment shall be isolated from the public by proper elevation
and guarding of all electric fuses, and switches shall be installed
in approved enclosures. Cable laid on the ground in areas traversed
by the public shall be buried in trenches or protected by approved
covers. No wooden raceways shall be used. All temporary services shall
be rainproof in their entirety. Where an enclosure is built around
nonwaterproof equipment, it shall have a hinged cover and be supplied
with a hasp and lock.
Whenever the Electrical Inspector determines that all or part
of the electrical work of any building does not comply with the provisions
of this chapter, he or she shall, in cases where the construction
is in progress, give five days' written notice thereof to the
contractor on the job. In all other cases he or she shall give five
days' notice thereof to the owner or his authorized agent or
attorney. Such contractor or owner may have such determination reviewed
by the Board of Appeals.
All electrical work shall be done only by an electrician or
electrical contractor licensed by the state.
On applying for a permit for temporary work, the period of time
for which such wiring is to remain in service shall be specified.
Service shall be cut off at the end of this period and shall not again
be connected without written permission from the Electrical Inspector.