(1)
Wisconsin Adm. Code SPS 316 in its entirety, SPS 320 and the National
Electrical Code are hereby adopted by reference and made a part of
this chapter and shall apply to the construction and inspection of
electrical wiring installations under Wisconsin Adm. Code SPS 316.011(1)(a)
and of new one- and two-family dwellings and additions or modifications
to existing one- and two-family dwellings.
[Amended by Ord. No. 213; 9-9-2019 by Ord. No.
254-2019]
(3)
Any further amendments, revisions and modifications of said code
and rules incorporated therein are intended to be made a part of this
chapter.
In the interpretation and enforcement of this chapter, the following
definitions shall apply:
(1)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — All wires, equipment or devices installed
for the purpose of conducting or safeguarding electrical current at
all voltages.
(2)
ELECTRICAL WORK — Any act in connection with the installing,
altering or maintaining of electrical systems, which act ordinarily
requires the use of tools.
(3)
WIRING — All conductors and all other devices incidental to
the safe conduction of electrical current.
(1)
Appointment. The Building Inspector shall be the Electrical Inspector.
See sec. 1.02(10) of this Code.
[Amended by Ord. No. 147]
(2)
Qualifications. The Electrical Inspector shall be versed in approved
methods of electrical construction for the safety of life and property,
the State Statutes relating to electrical work, the rules and regulations
of the State Department of Safety and Professional Services (SPS)
and the National Electric Safety Code of the United States Bureau
of Standards, and shall be certified by the State of Wisconsin.
[Amended 9-9-2019 by Ord.
No. 254-2019]
(3)
Duties.
(a)
Records and reports. The Electrical Inspector shall keep a complete
record of all applications made and permits issued, regularly numbered
in the order of their issuance. He shall also keep a record of all
inspections made and other official work performed under the provisions
of this chapter, so arranged as to afford prompt information concerning
electrical installations and shall make such reports to the Village
Board as it may require.
(b)
Inspections; notices. The Electrical Inspector shall inspect
all buildings and premises and make a thorough examination of all
the electrical wiring, equipment and devices installed, and when such
are found to be in a dangerous or unsafe conditions, he shall notify
the person owning, using, operating or installing the same to place
them in a safe condition. Such necessary repairs or changes shall
be completed according to the provisions of this chapter. The Electrical
Inspector may order the discontinuance of electrical service to such
defective electrical system until it has been repaired, removed or
altered as directed by the Inspector. Failure to obey any such order
shall subject such person to the penalties herein provided.
(4)
Authority to turn off current. The Electrical Inspector may cause
the immediate turning off of all electrical current to any equipment
which he finds, in the exercise of his sound judgment, creates imminent
danger to persons or property and to cut or discontinue electrical
service in emergencies where he finds, in the exercise of his sound
judgment, such electrical current creates imminent danger to persons
or property or where such currents may interfere with the work of
the Fire Department. No person shall reconnect any equipment thus
cut off without the written permission of the Electrical Inspector.
(5)
Right of entry. The Electrical Inspector may enter any building or
premises in the discharge of his official duties and for that purpose
shall be given prompt access upon notification to the proper authority.
He may discontinue electrical service to premises to which he is denied
access or entry.
(1)
Permits required. No person shall perform electrical work, as defined
in sec. 16.02(2) of this chapter, without first obtaining an electrical
permit from the Electrical Inspector.
(2)
Application. Application for an electrical permit shall be made in
writing upon a form furnished by the Electrical Inspector and shall
describe the nature of the work contemplated and such other information
as the Inspector may require.
(3)
Issuance; term. When the Electrical Inspector is satisfied that the
work proposed by the applicant can be done in conformity with the
provisions of this chapter, and after the appropriate fees have been
paid to the Clerk-Treasurer, he shall issue the permit. Such permit
shall be good for the continuous performance of the work named thereon.
A permit shall automatically expire if work has not been commenced
within 90 days of the date of issuance or when work ceases for a period
of 90 days without good and reasonable cause for same and shall automatically
expire on completion of the work for which it was issued; provided
the Electrical Inspector may, upon notice, suspend or revoke such
permit for violation of the provisions of this chapter.
(4)
Permits for temporary work. 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.
(5)
Inspection of work. The permittee or an authorized representative
shall, in writing or orally, request inspections by the Electrical
Inspector at appropriate times required for the enforcement of this
code. The Electrical Inspector shall perform the requested inspection
within 48 hours after notification, except the final inspection. Construction
may not proceed beyond the point of inspection until the inspection
has been completed, except if inspection has not taken place within
48 hours of notification, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays,
unless otherwise agreed upon between the permittee and the Electrical
Inspector. No building where electrical service has been cut off due
to fire shall be reconnected until authorized by the Electrical Inspector.
If the Electrical Inspector shall determine that the work has not
been done in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, the contractor
shall correct the same within 10 days after receiving notice thereof.
If the defective work has not been corrected within 10 days, the Electrical
Inspector shall cancel the permit until the provisions of this chapter
have been complied with.
(6)
Issuance of subsequent permits. No permit shall be issued if there
are any outstanding corrections to be made. No permit shall be issued
if previous permits are not complete as to work done and the fees
paid on any work that has been reported as complete.
See sec. 14.08 of this Code.
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 with the regulations of this
chapter. 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 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 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 Zoning
Appeals.
This chapter shall not be considered as assuming any liability
on the part of the Village or any official or employee thereof for
damages to anyone injured or for any property destroyed by any defect
in any building or equipment, or in any plumbing or electric wiring
or equipment.
Any person who shall violate any provisions of this chapter
or any regulation, rule or order made hereunder shall be subject to
a penalty as provided in sec. 25.04 of this Code.
