All electrical work for which a permit has been issued in accordance with this article shall be inspected by the electrical inspector for compliance with this article. The electrical inspector in discharging this duty shall make the following inspections:
(1) 
Rough-in inspection.
The registered electrician or homeowner who has secured the permit for electrical work shall be responsible for notification to the building and code administration that the electrical work is ready for a rough-in inspection at such time that all raceways, panel board cabinets, service equipment, outlet boxes, junction boxes, conduit, conductors and conductor splices are installed and ready for visible inspection. The electrical inspector shall refuse to make any rough-in inspection when the electrical work has been covered from view.
(2) 
Final inspection.
The registered electrician or homeowner who has secured the permit for electrical work shall be responsible for notification to the building and code administration that the electrical work is ready for a final inspection. Electrical work shall be considered ready for final inspection when such work has passed all prior inspections made by the electrical inspector, or when such work has been corrected to comply with this article where a violation has been found to exist upon prior inspection, and where the electrical work has been completed in accordance to plans and specifications by the registered electrician or homeowner who has secured the permit. The electrical inspector shall have the option of requiring the presence of the permitted electrician or journeyman in charge of the work at any final inspection.
(3) 
Additional inspections.
In addition to the inspection required to be made by the electrical inspector under subsections (1) and (2) of this section, such inspector is further required to make any and all additional inspections he shall deem necessary to ensure that all electrical work undertaken or existing in the city is in compliance with this article.
(4) 
Sign inspections.
The master electrician securing a permit for electrical work in connection with any sign to be installed within the city shall be responsible for notification to the electrical inspector that the electrical work, for which the permit is issued, is ready for inspection. Electrical work necessary for installation or erection of a sign shall be considered ready for inspection when all work necessary for its installation or erection has been completed by the person holding the permit. The electrical inspector shall have the authority to require a sign to be opened or uncovered when necessary to complete the inspection required by this subsection.
(1966 Code, sec. 14-72; 2001 Code, sec. 22-221; Ordinance 85-2004, sec. 1, adopted 10/19/04; Ordinance 28-2022 adopted 7/19/2022)
(a) 
Every registered electrician or homeowner securing a permit under this article to undertake electrical work shall be responsible for notifying the electrical inspector of any requested inspection. The electrical inspector shall complete such inspection within 24 working hours after receipt of the notice requesting such inspection.
(b) 
A request for inspection may be made in writing or by telephone and shall contain or specify the following information:
(1) 
The address where the work is located.
(2) 
The permit number if requested by the electrical inspector.
(3) 
The electrical contractor's name and address or the name of the homeowner.
(4) 
The type of inspection requested, which shall be as follows:
E1
Construction tap
E2
Rough in (before work is covered)
E3
Final (all work complete, power on)
E4
Reinspection (when work is rejected)
E5
Courtesy inspection (to discuss or plan work)
E6
Electrical system safety check (before power is connected or occupancy change to existing service)
E9
Temporary power on (to power system before final inspection. If the structure is occupied or code violations are noted, the electrical inspector may request immediate disconnect of service to the electrical utility)
(1966 Code, sec. 14-73; 2001 Code, sec. 22-222; Ordinance 85-2004, sec. 1, adopted 10/19/04; Ordinance 28-2022 adopted 7/19/2022)
The electrical inspector, after completing any inspection required or authorized by this article, shall identify the results of such inspection in the following manner:
(1) 
If the electrical inspector determines upon inspection that the electrical work inspected complies in every respect with this article, he shall attach or affix, at a visible and accessible point, a notice which will signify that the work has been inspected and was found to be in compliance with this article. The notice shall be signed by the inspector making the inspection, shall be dated, shall set forth the address of the jobsite where the inspection was made, and shall authorize the electrician or homeowner to continue with the work.
(2) 
If the electrical inspector determines upon inspection that the electrical work inspected does not comply with this article, he shall attach or affix, at a visible and accessible point, a notice which will signify that the work has been inspected and was found not to comply with this article. The notice shall be signed by the inspector, shall be dated, shall contain a statement that the work has not passed the inspection, and shall contain a warning that it is a violation of this article to proceed with the electrical work until such work has passed inspection, and that a reinspection fee will be paid before reinspection. The inspector shall also note on the back of the notice the violation of this article discovered during his inspection and any other information deemed relevant.
(3) 
When the electrical inspector is requested to make a final inspection on any electrical work, he shall determine at such inspection if the electrical work complies with this article and is ready to be connected to a source of electrical current. If the electrical inspector approves and passes the work inspected, he shall attach or affix, at a visible and accessible point, a notice which shall signify that the work has been inspected and found to be in compliance with this article, and is ready to be connected to a source of electrical current. The notice shall be signed by the inspector, shall be dated, shall set forth the address of the jobsite, and upon issuance, the inspector shall notify the utility company to provide service to the site in accordance with section 22-224.
(4) 
For minor violations of this article where electrical work will remain open to view, the electrical inspector may issue a notice of approval with notations of minor violations. Such notice shall be attached or affixed at a visible and accessible point of the work. The notice will signify that the work has been inspected and minor violations of this article were discovered upon inspection. Any registered electrician or homeowner who has received a notice of approval with minor violations shall make all necessary corrections to the electrical work found to be a minor violation of this article prior to the next inspection by the electrical inspector or within ten days after receipt of the notice, whichever period is the shortest period of time. The notice shall be signed by the inspector, shall be dated, shall set forth the location of the jobsite and shall point out the items of work that must be corrected. If the registered electrician or homeowner has failed to make corrections to electrical work as listed on the notice within the time period in this subsection, the inspector shall issue a rejection notice following the procedures set forth in subsection (2) of this section to such electrician or homeowner.
(1966 Code, sec. 14-74; 2001 Code, sec. 22-223; Ordinance 28-2022 adopted 7/19/2022)
(a) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to connect, reconnect or cause connection or reconnection of electrical service to any building, structure, installation, construction tap, sign or outdoor lighting system without a clearance from the electrical inspector except a registered master electrician connecting service in an emergency, as allowed in section 22-154.
(b) 
No electrical utility company furnishing electrical service within the city shall furnish electrical service in any of the following cases until authorization to connect has been secured from the electrical inspector:
(1) 
New service to any new building, structure, tent, installation, sign or outdoor lighting.
(2) 
Electrical service has been terminated due to the alteration or repair of any building, structure, installation, sign, premises or outdoor lighting.
(3) 
Electrical service has been terminated due to fire, flood, windstorm, earthquake, explosion or any other similar disaster to any building, structure, installation, sign, premises or outdoor lighting.
(4) 
Electrical service has been terminated due to unsafe electrical conditions existing at or in any building, structure, installation, sign, premises or outdoor lighting, and the utility has been made aware of such fact by the electrical inspector.
(5) 
Electrical service has been discontinued or there has been a change of occupants to any building or premises, except private residences and apartments where service is carried over for a continuing occupancy.
(1966 Code, sec. 14-75; 2001 Code, sec. 22-224; Ordinance 85-2004, sec. 1, adopted 10/19/04; Ordinance 28-2022 adopted 7/19/2022)