[Amended 2-4-1992; 1-10-1995]
A. 
The chief electrical inspector and each of the duly appointed electrical inspectors of an approved electrical inspection company are hereby authorized to make inspections and reinspections of all electrical installations and to approve or disapprove such installations. In no event will the cost or expense of such inspections and reinspections be a charge against the Town.
B. 
An approved electrical inspection company shall comply with all of the criteria contained in this chapter and submit all verifications of these requirements in a form acceptable to the Superintendent of the Division of Buildings.
C. 
At least one employee of an approved electrical inspection company shall comply with the requirements for a chief electrical inspector. The chief electrical inspector's signature shall appear on all reports either for approved or defective work inspected within the Town of Oyster Bay, and said report shall be presented in a form acceptable to the Superintendent of the Division of Buildings.
D. 
An approved electrical inspection company and its inspectors shall be members of a recognized chartered trade association with certification programs and continuing education courses. Proof of such membership shall be submitted annually to the Department of Planning and Development, Division of Buildings of the Town of Oyster Bay.
E. 
An approved electrical inspection company shall maintain a current insurance policy which shall comply with the following minimum insurance requirements.
(1) 
Minimum policy limits:
(a) 
General aggregate per occurrence: $2,000,000.
(b) 
Excess liability, each occurrence, and aggregate, each: $5,000,000.
(c) 
Professional liability per occurrence: $1,000,000.
(d) 
Workers' compensation insurance.
(2) 
Certificate requirements:
(a) 
The Town of Oyster Bay shall be named as certificate holder and additional insured.
(b) 
All certificates, notices of renewal or notices of expiration or revocation shall be served on the town as follows: Town of Oyster Bay, Department of Planning and Development Superintendent, Division of Buildings.
(3) 
Annual filing requirements. Proof of insurance, as required herein, shall be submitted annually to the Town of Oyster Bay, Department of Planning and Development, Superintendent, Division of Buildings, and prior to the expiration date of any current insurance policy.
(4) 
Disqualification.
(a) 
In the event that an electrical inspection company fails to maintain a valid insurance policy pursuant to the terms set forth herein, all inspections that have occurred during the period of noninsurance shall be void, and no certifications will be accepted by the Division of Buildings. Furthermore, said company shall be removed from the town record as an approved electrical inspection company.
(b) 
All approved electrical inspection companies, chief electrical inspectors and electrical inspectors must shelve their Town of Oyster Bay electrician's licenses during their terms as electrical inspectors.
[Amended 5-6-1980; 4-16-1985; 1-10-1995]
A. 
It shall be the duty of an approved electrical inspection company to report, in writing, to the Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Development or his designee, whose duty it shall be to enforce all the provisions of this chapter, all violations of or deviations from or omissions of the electrical provisions of the National Electrical Code adopted in this chapter insofar as any of the violations or deviations apply to electrical wiring. The chief electrical inspector shall make inspections and reinspections of electrical installations in and on properties in the town upon the written request of an authorized official of the town or as provided in this Article.
B. 
The chief electrical inspector is authorized to make inspections and reinspections of electrical wiring installations, devices, appliances and equipment in and on properties within the town where he deems it necessary for the protection of life and property. In the event of an emergency, it is the duty of the chief electrical inspector to make electrical inspections upon the oral request of an official or officer of the town.
C. 
The chief electrical inspector shall authorize the issuing of a certificate of compliance when electrical installations and equipment are in conformity with this chapter, and he shall direct that a copy of the certificate of compliance be sent to the town to the attention of the Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Development.
[Amended 2-4-1992]
It shall be a violation of this chapter for any person to install or cause to be installed or to alter electrical wiring for light, heat or power in or on properties in the town until an application for inspection has been filed with an approved electrical inspection service.
A. 
There shall be a Board called the Examining Board of Electricians, which shall consist of five members appointed by the Town Board, who shall hold office at the pleasure of the Town Board. The members shall receive such compensation as the Town Board may fix by resolution from time to time.
B. 
Election and voting rights of Chairman. The Board shall elect a Chairman from its membership who shall retain voting rights identical with that of the remainder of the Board.
C. 
Meetings; emergency sessions.
[Amended 5-6-1980]
(1) 
The Board shall meet at least twice each month and at such other times as, in the opinion of the Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Development or his designee, are necessary for the effective discharge of its duties.
(2) 
The Board shall meet in emergency session at the call of the Chairman with the approval of the Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Development or his designee. Notice of a meeting of the Board shall be given by mailing a notice of the time and place of meeting, addressed to each member at his last post office address, at least three days before the time of the meeting.
D. 
Examination of applicants for electrician licenses; recommendations. The Board shall examine all applicants for licenses required by this chapter as to qualifications; shall pass judgment on all licensing matters brought to its attention; shall review all applications for the renewal of such licenses; and may make appropriate recommendation to the Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Development or his designee as to the issuance, modification, suspension or revocation of licenses required by this chapter, or renewals thereof, upon which the Board has passed judgment in the course of its official business. The Board may also make recommendation as it deems necessary or proper concerning proposed additions, changes or other amendments to this chapter or the Electrical Code adopted in this chapter.
[Amended 5-6-1980]
E. 
Recordkeeping. The Board shall keep a written record of all its meetings and proceedings and recommendations.
F. 
Promulgation of rules and regulations. The Board may make such rules and regulations for the conduct of its business as may be necessary and proper.
[Amended 3-12-1991 by L.L. No. 1-1991; 3-7-2023 by L.L. No. 4-2023]
In addition to any other remedy for an offense against this chapter, any person committing an offense against any of the provisions of this chapter or of any rule or regulation made pursuant thereto shall be guilty of a violation punishable by a fine of not less than $350 nor more than $500 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, or both, for conviction of a first offense; for conviction of a second offense, both of which were committed within a period of three years, punishable by a fine not less than $500 nor more than $750 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, or both; and, upon conviction for a third or subsequent offenses, all of which were committed within a period of five years, punishable by a fine not less than $1,000 nor more than $2,000 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, or both. However, for the purpose of conferring jurisdiction upon courts and judicial officers generally, violations of this chapter or of such ordinance or regulation shall be deemed misdemeanors and for such purpose only all provisions of law relating to misdemeanors shall apply to such violations. Each week's continued violation shall constitute a separate additional violation.
[Added 8-19-1997 by L.L. No. 6-1997; 3-7-2023 by L.L. No. 4-2023]
In addition to and notwithstanding any other remedy for an offense against this chapter, any person violating a directive issued by the Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Development or his/her duly authorized representative, made pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, shall be guilty of a violation punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both.