Before proceeding to wire any building or to make any changes in existing wiring in any building, a permit in writing must be obtained from the Inspector of Wires. The above provision shall extend to the wiring or changes in wiring in or upon any structure, pole or support on private premises and connected or designed to be connected with the wiring system in any building or any wire thereof, and therein used to transmit an electric current for heating, lighting or power purposes. Fees for permits issued under this section shall be as set out in Chapter
150, Article V, of this Code.
All interior electric light work shall be installed in accordance
with the rules of the National Electrical Code, the ordinances and
regulations of the City and the rules established by the Inspector
of Wires.
No person shall connect such wires as described in §
136-1 of this chapter in the interior of buildings or on private premises with an outside circuit which crosses or runs along, over or under any street or way of the City without written permission therefor having first been obtained from the Inspector.
This chapter shall not be construed to relieve or lessen the
responsibility of any party owning, operating or controlling any electrical
equipment for damages to property or to anyone injured by reason of
any defect therein, nor shall the City be held as assuming such liability
by reason of the inspection authorized herein, or by any permit given
by its officers or agents exercising the rights or powers given in
this chapter.