A. 
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them:
BOARD
The Examining Board of Electricians of the Town of Oyster Bay, the members of which shall be appointed by the Town Board at the recommendation of the Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Development.
[Amended 10-16-2012 by L.L. No. 3-2012]
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
A certificate issued by the Board attesting to the qualifications of the applicant for the class of license specified thereon.
CHIEF ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
A chief electrical inspector designated by an approved electrical inspection company is someone who has satisfied one or more of the following minimum requirements:
[Added 1-10-1995]
(1) 
A certified licensed electrical engineer with at least two years' experience supervising electrical projects.
(2) 
An electrician who satisfies the minimum requirements for a master electrician's license required to work in the Town of Oyster Bay, plus two years' additional experience.
(3) 
A person with special qualifications and experience in the electrical installation trade acceptable to the Superintendent of the Division of Buildings. No "chief electrical inspector" may perform electrical work in the Town of Oyster Bay while working for or acting as an approved electrical inspection company.
CLASS A LICENSE
The license issued by the Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Development or his duly appointed designee to a master electrician.
[Amended 2-4-1992]
CLASS B LICENSE
The license issued by the Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Development or his duly appointed designee to an employee of a commercial or industrial firm located within the Town of Oyster Bay and which license permits the holder to engage in the installation, alteration or repair of electrical wiring and equipment within his employer's building, buildings or property limits.
[Amended 5-6-1980; 10-16-2012 by L.L. No. 3-2012]
CLASS C LICENSE
The license issued by the Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Development or his designee to allow the holder thereof to engage in the installation or alteration of electrical wiring and equipment of a special and limited nature, including but not limited to outdoor advertising signs, and oil or gas burner installations.
[Amended 5-6-1980]
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
[Added 1-10-1995] — An electrical inspector designated by an approved electrical inspection company is someone who has satisfied one or more of the following minimum requirements:
(1) 
A certified licensed electrical engineer.
(2) 
An electrician who satisfies the minimum requirements for a master electrician's license required to work in the Town of Oyster Bay.
(3) 
A person with special qualifications and experience in the electrical installation trade acceptable to the Superintendent of the Division of Buildings. No electrical inspector may perform electrical work in the Town of Oyster Bay while working for or acting as an approved electrical inspection company.
ELECTRICAL WIRING AND EQUIPMENT
All equipment utilizing electrical energy to supply light, heat or power in or on buildings, and shall include signal and control systems operation at 50 volts or communications utilities; and, with reference to repair activities shall not include such small appliances as toasters, broilers or fixtures commonly connected to existing lighting and appliance circuits.
JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN
A person working under the supervision of a master electrician, who does the actual work of installing, setting up or putting together of electrical systems, wiring or equipment; it shall not include apprentices or helpers who work in the presence of or under the direct supervision of a journeyman electrician.
MASTER ELECTRICIAN
A person who has satisfied the Board that he possesses the qualifications set forth in this chapter, has passed the licensing examination prescribed by the Board, and has been duly licensed as such by the Board.
[Amended 10-16-2012 by L.L. No. 3-2012]
B. 
Any term not defined herein, but that is defined in the Town Building Code or in the Town Building Zone Ordinance,[1] shall be construed for the purpose of this chapter as so defined.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 93, Building Construction, and Ch. 246. Zoning.
[Amended 2-4-1992]
This chapter shall be known as and may be cited as "Chapter 107, Electrical Standards of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay."
Since there is danger to life and property inherent in the use of electrical energy, this chapter is enacted to regulate the installation, alteration of wiring for electric light, heat or power and signal systems operating on 50 volts or more, in or on all real property within the town.
[Amended 5-6-1980]
All matters concerning, affecting or relating to the installation, alteration or removal of electrical wiring and equipment are presumptively provided for in this chapter, except insofar as such provisions are contained in the Town Law, the Labor Law, the Building Code of the town or the rules promulgated in accordance with the provisions of this chapter by the Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Development or his designee.
[Amended 3-1-1977; 4-16-1985; 2-14-1992; 4-15-1997 by L.L. No. 3-1997]
A. 
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the electrical installations in mines, ship railway cars, automotive equipment or to the utility in the exercise of its function as a utility and located outdoors or in buildings used exclusively for that purpose.
B. 
This chapter shall not apply to any work involved in the manufacture, assembly, test or repair of electrical machinery, apparatus, materials and equipment by a person engaged in electrical manufacturing as his principal business.
C. 
This chapter shall not apply to any building which is owned or leased in its entirety by the government of the United States or the state.
D. 
This chapter shall not apply to an electrical or helper employed by the state or any political subdivision thereof or to an electrician or helper employed by any public utility company, subject to the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission or the state, who may install, remove or alter electric wiring and equipment without a license, provided that such installation, removal or alteration is performed in the employment by the public utility company or the state or any political subdivision thereof.
E. 
A resident of the Town of Oyster Bay shall not be subject to the requirements of this chapter when temporarily performing minor electrical work in a one-family dwelling, which he owns and wherein he actually resides, except that he shall comply with the following:
(1) 
An affidavit shall be submitted to the Superintendent of the Division of Building, Department of Planning and Development or his designee stating that the homeowner both resides in and owns the premises and will actually perform the electrical work in his one-family dwelling.
(2) 
Additional requirements.
(a) 
The homeowner shall complete the application required by an approved electrical inspection service, which application shall accompany the aforesaid affidavit.
(b) 
The homeowner shall submit a schematic of the work to be performed.
(c) 
The homeowner shall submit a brief letter stating his qualifications to do the work indicated.
(3) 
The Town of Oyster Bay Electrical Board of Examiners shall prepare several general knowledge written tests to ascertain a homeowner's qualifications, ability and general electrical knowledge. These tests are to be changed at intervals at the request of the Superintendent of the Division of Building to reflect updated codes and methods.
(4) 
The aforesaid examination shall be administered by the Superintendent of the Division of Building, or a duly appointed designee.
(5) 
Upon a passing grade, the electrical work may be performed by the homeowner only for the prescribed work, and it is to be inspected by an approved electrical inspection company. If the applicant fails to obtain a passing grade, he or she will be denied approval to perform the work proposed. He or she may take future tests but not for the same proposed work as that of which he or she failed to obtain a passing grade.
(6) 
The electrical work to be performed by the homeowner, as well as the materials to be used, shall comply with all of the provisions of this chapter.
(7) 
No change of amperage service shall be made in conjunction with the minor electrical work, unless the change of amperage service has been completed by a licensed electrician and approved by an approved electrical inspection company.
(8) 
No bonding, grounding or electrical work may be done in conjunction with service to or near any outdoor swimming pool, spa or hot tub unless the work is conducted by a licensed electrician and inspected by an approved electrical inspection company.
(9) 
The homeowner shall comply with any additional requirements established by the Superintendent of the Division of Buildings, Department of Planning and Development, or his designee, as he/she deems necessary for the administration of this section.
Except where the context clearly requires a literal interpretation of the provisions of this chapter, which is hereby declared to be remedial, it shall be construed liberally to secure the beneficial interests and purposes thereof: the public safety, health and welfare and safety to life and property.
No building presently erected or hereafter to be built in the town shall be altered in any manner that would be in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or any rule adopted thereunder.
This chapter shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any person owning, operating, controlling or installing any electrical wiring, devices, appliances or equipment for loss of life or damage to person or property caused by any defect therein, nor shall the town be deemed to have assumed any such liability by reason of any license issued pursuant to this chapter.