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)