A.
BOARD
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
CHIEF ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
(1)
(2)
(3)
CLASS A LICENSE
CLASS B LICENSE
CLASS C LICENSE
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
(1)
(2)
(3)
ELECTRICAL WIRING AND EQUIPMENT
JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN
MASTER ELECTRICIAN
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
ascribed to them:
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]
A certificate issued by the Board attesting to the qualifications
of the applicant for the class of license specified thereon.
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]
A certified licensed electrical engineer with at least two years'
experience supervising electrical projects.
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.
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.
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]
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]
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]
[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:
A certified licensed electrical engineer.
An electrician who satisfies the minimum requirements for a
master electrician's license required to work in the Town of Oyster
Bay.
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.
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.
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.
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]
[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.
