The electrical inspector shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) 
To enforce the provisions of this article or any other ordinance provisions now in force or which may be adopted concerning electric wiring or apparatus.
(2) 
To enter any house or premises to examine any electric wiring or installation of electrical wiring, fixtures or equipment therein, in the performance of his official duties.
(3) 
To order the electric service disconnected where improper or defective wiring exists or where electrical construction or equipment has been installed without a permit as required by this article.
(4) 
To order compliance with provisions of this article where a change of occupancy occurs in a building which requires changes or alterations to existing wiring.
(5) 
To disconnect electrical service or services in cases of emergency, where necessary for safety of persons or property or where electrical equipment may interfere with the work of the fire department.
(6) 
To attach to electrical equipment or electrical meters any official notice or seal to prevent the use of electricity. It shall be unlawful for any person to use any such seal or break, change, destroy, tear, mutilate, cover or otherwise deface or injure any such official notice or seal posted by the electrical inspector.
(7) 
To order all persons to cease and desist doing any work being done without a permit where a permit is required or where such work is otherwise being done in violation of this article.
(Ordinance 145, sec. 6.62, adopted 12/20/2021)
The electrical inspector and his assistants shall not own, be connected with or have any material interest in any business regulated by this article. He, or his assistants, shall not hold any office or official position in any organization whose members are required to be licensed or registered under this article. This section shall not be construed to prevent him or his assistants from holding membership in such organization.
(Ordinance 145, sec. 6.63, adopted 12/20/2021)
It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with the electrical inspector or his assistants in the discharge of their duties or to prevent or in any manner attempt to prevent them from carrying out the provisions of this article.
(Ordinance 145, sec. 6.64, adopted 12/20/2021)
(a) 
In the event that a person disagrees with a decision made by the electrical inspector, said person may file an appeal with the city council. Such appeal shall be perfected by giving a written notice containing the following information to the city secretary:
(1) 
Name and address of the person making the appeal.
(2) 
Facts surrounding the particular ruling or refusal to make ruling.
(3) 
The ruling, if any, of the electrical inspector.
(4) 
Reasons why such ruling should be set aside or, if a ruling was refused, why such ruling should be made.
(b) 
Upon receiving a notice of appeal, the mayor shall make an order setting the appeal for hearing before the city council at a specified time and place and shall give notice of such information in writing to the person making the appeal and the electrical inspector.
(c) 
The hearing shall be held as soon as is practicable, and shall in all cases be within four (4) weeks after the notice of appeal is received by the city secretary, unless the person making the appeal requests in writing that they be granted additional time.
(d) 
No permit shall be issued by the electrical inspector or the city council which is in contravention with state law.
(e) 
During the pendency of the appeal, the ruling of the electrical inspector shall be in full force and effect.
(Ordinance 145, sec. 6.65, adopted 12/20/2021)