The spirit and intent of the provisions contained within this article are to protect the city and its citizens from the installation of workmanship and materials and devices that may endanger life and property, and therefore all installations shall be approved from the standpoint of good mechanical workmanship as well as good electrical workmanship.
(1995 Code of Ordinances, Title XV, Chapter 151, Section 151.001)
For the purpose of this article the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
Board.
The examining and supervising board of electricians of the city.
Journeyman Electrician.
Any person who does not contract with the owner of any building (or other person procuring the services of an electrician) but works for and under the direction of a master electrician.
Apprentice Electrician.
A person who works for a person in the maintenance of the electrical equipment and installation in the building or buildings owned by or occupied by such person in the conducting of their business.
Master Electrician.
Any person engaged in the business of installing or repairing, or contracting to install or repair, wires, conductors and equipment used within or on buildings for the transmission of electrical current for electric light, heat, power or signaling purposes, together with the fittings for same necessary for the protection of such wires, conductor and equipment.
(1995 Code of Ordinances, Title XV, Chapter 151, Section 151.002)
(a) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to cut, move or attach to any wire, switch or other appliance belonging to or controlled by any public service corporation or the electric department of the city, or cause the same to be done, unless such person is in employ of the public service corporation or the electric department of the city so owning such wire, switch or other appliance.
(b) 
In case of an emergency such as fire, storm or fallen wires, any experienced or competent person may cut and remove, or cause to be cut and removed, any wire or wires or other appliance that may endanger the lives or safety of the public. Provided, that in this event the person cutting or removing such wire shall properly notify the public service corporation or electric department of the city to whom the wires belong.
(c) 
The provisions of this article shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any corporation, copartnership, association, individual or agent thereof, installing, operating or controlling any electric wiring or electrical apparatus for damages to anyone thereby, or for full and faithful performance of the contract, nor shall the city be held as assuming any liability by reason of the inspection authorized herein or certificate or permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this article.
(1995 Code of Ordinances, Title XV, Chapter 151, Section 151.003)