Each Electrical Contractor, Master Electrician or Journeyman
Electrician who is licensed pursuant to this chapter, including any
of the foregoing who or which is granted a temporary license, shall
maintain appropriate insurance issued by an insurance company licensed
to do business in the State of New York in a single limit of liability
of not less than $500,000 for each act of negligence or other injury
to persons or property. Each such person licensed pursuant to this
chapter shall file with the Board annually, or upon any change of
insurance carrier, a certificate of insurance showing the maintenance
and existence of such insurance coverage. The failure to maintain
such insurance policy or file proof of coverage shall be grounds for
the suspension of such person's license under this chapter, which
suspension shall continue in effect until coverage is obtained or
reinstated.
A.
All installations of, extensions to and alterations of electrical
work within the County shall conform to the Electrical Code and to
any other applicable statute, ordinance or building code pertaining
thereto and shall also be in conformity with approved standards for
safety to life and property. In every case where no specific type
or class of material or no specific standards are prescribed by law,
conformity with the regulations and requirements contained in the
applicable New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code
and the relevant reference standards provided by that code contained
in the current National Electrical Code version adopted by New York
State shall be prima facie evidence of conformity with approved standards
for safety to life and property.
B.
Inspections made and the certificates of approval or permits issued
by an Electrical Inspector approved by the local municipality having
jurisdiction over building permits for such electrical installation
in the County shall be deemed by the Board as evidence of proper installations.
C.
This chapter shall not be construed to relieve, limit or reduce 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 County be deemed to have assumed any such liability
for a license issued pursuant to this chapter, or for any work performed
by such licensees.
