There is hereby created in and for the city the office of electrical
inspector.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10, Section 10-14)
The person chosen to fill the office of electrical inspector
shall be of good moral character, shall be possessed of such executive
ability as is requisite for the performance of his duties and shall
have a thorough knowledge of the standard, materials and methods used
in the installation of electrical equipment. He shall be well versed
in approved methods of construction for safety of persons and property,
the statutes of this state relating to electrical work and any orders,
rules and regulations issued by the authority thereof, and the provisions
of the current National Electrical Code.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10, Section 10-15)
The electrical inspector shall be appointed by the city manager.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10, Section 10-16)
If for any reason the office of electrical inspector shall become
vacant, the responsibility of such office shall be assumed by the
city engineer until such vacancy is filled.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10, Section 10-17)
It shall be unlawful for the electrical inspector or for any
of his assistants to engage in the business of the sale, installation
or maintenance of electrical equipment, either directly or indirectly,
and they shall have no financial interest in any concern engaged in
such business in the city.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10, Section 10-18)
It shall be the duty of the electrical inspector to enforce
the provisions of this article. He shall, upon application, grant
permits for the installation, alteration or repair of electrical equipment
and shall make inspections of electrical installations as provided
in this article. He shall keep complete records of all permits issued,
inspections and re-inspections made, and other official work performed
in accordance with the provisions of this article.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10, Section 10-19)
The electrical 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, re-inspections
or tests of electrical equipment contained therein, or its installation.
He shall have the right to enter any building or premises at any time
when it shall appear that the preservation of life or property requires
such emergency action. It shall be his duty to file a written complaint
for prosecution in the city court for the violation of any of the
provisions of this article. The electrical inspector may delegate
any of his duties to any of his assistants.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10, Section 10-20)
When any electrical equipment is found by the electrical 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 electrical inspector to
place such equipment in a safe condition, and if such work is not
completed within fifteen (15) days or any longer period that may be
specified by the electrical inspector in the notice, the inspector
shall have authority to disconnect or order the discontinuance of
electric service to such equipment. In cases of emergency, where necessary
for safety of persons of property, or were electrical equipment may
interfere with the work of the fire department, the electrical inspector
or the fire marshal shall have the authority to immediately disconnect
or cause the disconnection of any electrical equipment.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10, Section 10-21)
Whenever any electrical conductor or electrical material in
or on any building or any electrical conductor or material on any
pole or line or any underground conductor becomes or is in a condition
that it is dangerous to life and property, the electrical inspector
is hereby empowered to condemn, disconnect and cause the owner of
such conductor or material to immediately correct the same or have
it removed.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10, Section 10-22)
