It shall be the duty of the building official to enforce the
provisions of this code, either individually or acting by and through
his duly authorized representatives. He shall be responsible for making
inspections, issuing licenses and permits, administering examinations,
and performing all the other functions of the office of electrical
inspection as prescribed in this code or by administrative order.
He shall keep complete records of all permits issued, inspections
made, and other official work performed in accordance with the provisions
of this code.
(2005 Code, sec. 15.3.05)
It shall be unlawful for any person, while holding the office
of building official or electrical inspector, to engage either directly
or indirectly in the business of the sale, design, installation or
maintenance of electrical equipment or have a financial interest of
any nature in any concern engaged in such business in the City of
Dalworthington Gardens or any city with which the City of Dalworthington
Gardens has entered into reciprocity agreements pursuant to the terms
of this code.
(2005 Code, sec. 15.3.06)
(a)
Inspections.
Electrical inspectors shall have the right
during reasonable hours to enter any building or premises in the discharge
of their official duties, or for the purpose of making any inspection,
reinspection, or test of the electrical equipment contained therein,
or its installation. When any electrical equipment is found by the
electrical inspector to be dangerous to persons or property, the person,
firm, or corporation responsible for the electrical equipment shall
be notified and shall make any changes or repairs which are required
to make such equipment in safe condition, and if such work is not
completed within fifteen (15) days, or any longer period than may
be specified in said notice, the building official shall have the
authority to disconnect or order the electricity supply agency to
disconnect all electric service to said electrical equipment and/or
the premises in or upon which the same is located.
(b)
Disconnection of equipment.
In case of emergency, where
necessary for safety to persons or property, or where electrical equipment
may interfere with the work of the fire department and building official
shall have the authority [sic] to disconnect immediately and without
notice to anyone, or to cause the immediate disconnection of, any
electrical equipment.
(2005 Code, sec. 15.3.07)
