(Rev. Ords. 1976, Pt. 2, Ch. 12, § 2; Ord. of 11-7-88)
(a)
The wire inspector shall be an electrician licensed under the laws of the Commonwealth. The wire inspector shall be in charge of the wire division within the building department, and in addition to the powers, duties and responsibilities imposed upon the wire inspector by General Laws, chapters 143 and 166, and other general and special statutes, and all rules and regulations made and promulgated pursuant to the provisions of any such statutes, he shall have such additional powers, duties and responsibilities as are established by ordinance.
(b)
In accordance with the provisions of chapter 253 of the special Acts of 1915, the wire inspector is hereby designated as the officer who shall have the powers, duties and responsibilities provided by such chapter.
(Rev. Ords. 1976, Pt. 2, Ch. 12, § 3)
The inspector of wires shall have the responsibility for the construction, maintenance and operation of the fire and police signal systems, and all other electric wires and wire systems owned or under the control of the city.
(Rev. Ords. 1976, Pt. 2, Ch. 12, § 4)
The location of street lights shall be under the control of the inspector of wires. The inspector of wires shall have access to buildings and places necessary for the purposes set forth in this and section 4-53.
(Rev. Ords. 1976, Pt. 2, Ch. 12, § 6)
All persons doing electrical work in the city shall obtain a permit from the inspector of wires before commencing any work.
(Ord. of 4-4-88(1))
Permits issued under this division are valid for a period of thirty (30) days only from date of issuance. If work is not in progress at expiration date, permits will be voided. A new application and fee will be required. The inspector of wire must be notified by the permittee upon completion of all work. In the case of new homes, notification must be given when fixtures and devices are installed.