[CC 1971 §9-28]
All electrical construction, all material and appliances used
in connection with electrical work, and the operation of all electrical
apparatus within the City shall conform to the rules and regulations
of the National Fire Protection Association for the installation of
wiring and apparatus for electrical purposes, as set out in the National
Electrical Code, 1968 Edition, as they are now established or may
hereafter be amended, and said rules and requirements are hereby adopted
and incorporated by reference as a part of this Chapter, as fully
as if set out at length. A copy of said National Electrical Code is
filed in the office of the City Clerk and reference thereto shall
be had as often as may be necessary to determine the provisions thereof.
In the event of any conflict between the provisions of such Electrical
Code and the provisions of this Code of Ordinances or State law, the
provisions of this Code of Ordinances or State law shall prevail and
be controlling.
[CC 1971 §9-11]
A.
No
electrical equipment or wiring shall be installed within or on any
building, structure, or premises publicly or privately owned, nor
shall any repair, alteration or addition be made to any such existing
equipment or wiring within the City, without first securing a permit
therefor from the Building Inspector.
B.
Master
electricians making extensions or additions to existing electrical
systems shall, before proceeding with such work, ascertain from the
Building Inspector whether any of the old work must be changed or
must be brought up to the requirements of this Chapter.
[CC 1971 §9-13]
A.
Application
for permits required by the provisions of this Article describing
the work to be done, shall be made in writing to the Building Inspector
by the master electrician or electrical sign manufacturer installing
the work. He shall give the exact street number of the premises on
which work is to be done, date the inspection is desired, name of
the owner or occupant, name of the electrician doing work and class
of wiring.
B.
All
applications for permits shall be accompanied by the required fee.
[CC 1971 §9-13]
Along with the application for a permit required by the provisions
of this Article, the applicant therefor shall file with the Building
Inspector plans and specifications for the work to be done. No deviation
from such plans or specifications shall be allowed without prior written
permission from the Building Inspector.
[CC 1971 §9-14]
A.
Master
electricians shall at all times keep the Building Inspector notified
of the progress of their work. Upon receipt of an application requesting
inspection, the Building Inspector shall inspect or cause to be inspected
said work within twenty-four (24) hours after receiving the application.
Sundays and holidays are not included in this time.
B.
No
inspections may be called for except by the person holding the permit.
[CC 1971 §9-15]
A.
The
Building Inspector shall have the right during reasonable hours to
enter any building or premises in the discharge of his official duties,
or for the purpose of making any inspections, reinspections, or tests
of the electrical equipment contained therein or its installation.
B.
The
Building Inspector shall have the right to remove or compel the removal
of an obstruction such as lath, plastering, ceiling or flooring, which
may hinder a full and complete inspection of such wires or apparatus.
C.
The
Building Inspector may remove or compel the removal of any conductors
which are enclosed in conduit or otherwise inaccessible for complete
inspection. When said conductors or appliances are not in accordance
with the requirements of this Chapter, or found to be unsafe to life
and property, he shall have the right to condemn such conductors or
appliances.
[CC 1971 §9-16]
When any electrical equipment is found by the Building Inspector
to be dangerous to persons or to property because it is defective
or defectively installed, the person responsible for the electrical
equipment shall be notified in writing and shall make any changes
or repairs required in the judgment of the Building Inspector to place
such equipment in safe condition. If such work is not completed within
fifteen (15) days or any longer period that may be specified by the
Building Inspector in said notice, the Inspector shall have the authority
to disconnect or order the discontinuance of the electrical service
to said electrical equipment. In cases of emergency, where necessary
for safety of persons or of property, or where electrical equipment
may interfere with the work of the Fire Department, the Building Inspector
shall have the authority to immediately disconnect or cause the disconnection
of any electrical equipment.
[CC 1971 §9-17]
A.
Upon
completion and receipt of final inspection papers covering electrical
work, the Building Inspector shall make a final inspection and if
such work is found to comply with this Chapter a Certificate of Inspection
shall be issued stating that the work has been done according to the
provisions of this Chapter and the rules governing the respective
class to which it belongs.
B.
This
certificate shall not relieve the master electrician of his responsibility
for any defective work that may have been concealed or escaped the
notice of the Inspector.
