[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Marcellus 2-11-1974. Amendments noted where applicable.]
This chapter shall be known as "The Electrical Code of the Town
of Marcellus."
Since there is danger to life and property inherent in the use
of electrical energy, this electrical ordinance is enacted to regulate
the installation, alteration 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 Town of Marcellus.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
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,
ordinance or building code of the Town of Marcellus shall differently
prescribe, in which event compliance with the provisions of such local
law, ordinance or building code shall be recognized as proper compliance
with this chapter. The requirements of the National Electrical Code
shall be those known as NFPA 70, as approved and adopted by the National
Fire Protection Association.
[Amended 1-14-2002 by Res. No. 003-02]
The Chief Inspector and each of the duly appointed inspectors
of any electrical inspection agency designated by resolution of the
Town Board are hereby authorized and deputized as agents of the Town
to make inspections and reinspection of all electrical installations
hereinafter described, and to approve or disapprove the same. In no
event, however, will the cost or expense of such inspections and reinspection
be a charge against the Town of Marcellus.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
A.
It shall be the duty of the inspectors to report in writing to the
Code Enforcement Officer, whose duty it shall be to enforce all the
provisions of this code, all violations of or deviations from or omissions
of the electrical provisions of the National Electrical Code, and
of all local laws, ordinances, and the building code as referred to
in this chapter insofar as any of the same apply to electrical wiring.
The Inspector shall make inspections and reinspections of electrical
installations in and on properties in the Town of Marcellus upon the
written request of an authorized official of the Town of Marcellus
or as herein provided. The Inspector is authorized to make inspections
and reinspections of electrical wiring installations, devices, appliances,
and equipment, in and on properties within the Town of Marcellus where
he deems it necessary for the protection of life and property. In
the event of an emergency, it is the duty of the inspector to make
electrical inspections upon the oral request of an official or officer
of the Town of Marcellus.
B.
It shall be the duty of the inspector to furnish written reports
to the proper officials of the Town of Marcellus and owners and/or
lessees of property where defective electrical installations and equipment
are found upon inspection. He shall authorize the issuing of a certificate
of compliance when electrical installations and equipment are in conformity
with this chapter. He shall direct that a copy of the certificate
of compliance be sent to the Town of Marcellus to the attention of
the Code Enforcement Officer.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
It shall be a violation of this chapter for any person, firm
or corporation to install or cause to be installed, or to alter electrical
wiring for light, heat or power in or on properties in the Town of
Marcellus until an application for inspection has been filed with
the electrical inspection agency designated by the Town. It shall
be a violation of this chapter for a person, firm or corporation to
connect or cause to be connected electrical wiring, in or on properties
for light, heat or power, to any source of electrical energy supply,
prior to the issuance of a temporary certificate, or a certificate
of compliance, by the electrical inspection agency designated by the
Town.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
Any person, firm or corporation who or which shall violate any
of the provisions of this chapter or any rule or regulation made pursuant
thereto shall be guilty of an offense and upon conviction thereof
may be punished by a fine of not more than $250, 15 days' imprisonment,
or both, and each day on which such violation continues shall constitute
a separate offense.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the electrical
installations in mines, ships, railway cars, automotive equipment,
or the installations or equipment employed by a railway, electrical
or communication utility in the exercise of its function as a utility,
and located outdoors or in buildings used exclusively for that purpose.
This chapter shall not apply to any work involved in the manufacture
assembly, test or repair of electrical machinery, apparatus, materials
and equipment by a person, firm or corporation engaged in electrical
manufacturing as their principal business. It shall not apply to any
building which is owned or leased in its entirety by the government
of the United States or the State of New York.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
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 Town of Marcellus or the electrical inspection
agency designated by the Town be deemed to have assumed any such liability
by reason of any inspection made pursuant to this chapter.
This chapter shall take effect on February 1, 1974.
