Since there is danger of life and property inherent in the use
of electrical energy, this chapter is enacted to regulate the installation,
alteration or repair 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 Village of Whitesboro, New York.
All electrical installations heretofore mentioned shall be made
in conformity with the requirements of the National Electrical Code
except where the provisions of this chapter or any other local law
of the Village of Whitesboro or the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention
and Building Code shall differently prescribe, in which event compliance
with the provisions of such local law or Building Code shall be recognized
as proper compliance with this chapter. The requirements of the National
Electrical Code shall be those known as "National Fire Protection
Association Pamphlet No. 70," as approved and adopted by the American
Standards Association.
An appropriate electrical inspection person or agency, as determined
by the Village, or other authorized agencies are hereby authorized
and deputized as agents of the Village of Whitesboro to make inspections
and reinspections of all electrical installations heretofore and hereafter
described and to approve or disapprove the same. In no event, however,
will the cost or expense of such inspections and reinspections be
a charge against the Village of Whitesboro.
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter or any rule or regulation made pursuant thereto shall be punishable as provided in §
1-11 of Chapter
1, General Provisions. Each day on which such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
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 Village of Whitesboro or an appropriate electrical
inspection person or agency, as determined by the Village, or other
authorized agency be deemed to have assumed any such liability by
reason of any inspection made pursuant to this chapter.