Before proceeding with the installation or alteration of or
the addition to any electrical wiring or equipment within or on any
building, structure or premises publicly or privately owned in the
city, the master electrician in charge of such proposed work shall
first file with the city electrical inspector an application requesting
the inspection and securing a permit therefor.
(1975 Code, sec. 13-80; 2004 Code,
sec. 3.656)
No permit shall be required by this division to replace any
electrical fixture or appliance which requires no change in the electric
wiring therefor.
(1975 Code, sec. 13-81; 2004 Code,
sec. 3.657)
An application for inspection and permit required by this division,
describing the work to be done, shall be made in writing to the city
electrical inspector by the master electrician installing the work,
shall give the exact street number of the premises on which the work
is to be done, shall give the date inspection is desired, shall give
the name of the owner or occupant, and shall give the name of the
electrician doing the work and the class of wiring.
(1975 Code, sec. 13-82; 2004 Code,
sec. 3.658)
On all applications for a permit and inspection under this division
where plans and specifications require installation above the minimum
standards as set forth in this division, the plans and specifications
for such work shall be accompanied with the application for inspection.
No deviation may be made from the installation described in such plans
and specifications without the written approval of the owner or architect.
(1975 Code, sec. 13-83; 2004 Code,
sec. 3.659)
On written application made to the electrical inspector by any
person who has secured a license as herein stated, it shall be the
duty of the electrical inspector to issue a permit permitting such
person to install electrical wiring as set forth in his application.
(1975 Code, sec. 13-84; 2004 Code,
sec. 3.660)
The fee to be charged for each permit and inspection required by this division shall be as set forth in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code.
(1975 Code, sec. 13-85; 2004 Code,
sec. 3.661; Ordinance adopting 2019 Code)
Where, for good and sufficient causes, it is necessary to have electricity supplied to any installation before the final certificate can be issued, the electrical inspector may issue a temporary permit, provided that all parts to which current is supplied are in a safe condition, and that before the temporary permit is issued, the contractor receiving the same shall pay to the electrical inspector therefor a fee as set forth in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code. Such permit shall expire after sixty (60) days, and if the installation is still incomplete, another permit shall be taken out for the next thirty (30) days and each succeeding thirty (30) days while the installation is incomplete.
(1975 Code, sec. 13-86; 2004 Code,
sec. 3.662; Ordinance adopting 2019 Code)
The electrical contractor shall notify the electrical inspector
within twenty-four (24) hours on completion of work that the job is
ready for inspection, Sundays and legal holidays excepted.
(1975 Code, sec. 13-87; 2004 Code,
sec. 3.663)
The master electrician shall have all electrical work installed
by him inspected before such work is covered or concealed. All cabinet
and panelboard covers or trims shall be left off for final inspection,
and any fitting or cover that conceals any wiring which may hinder
the proper inspection of electrical work shall be removed by the master
electrician at the request of the city electrical inspector.
(1975 Code, sec. 13-88; 2004 Code,
sec. 3.664)
After inspecting the electrical wiring covered by any application
for a permit and inspection, the city electrical inspector shall leave
a tag which shall state that the work has been inspected and approved
or that it is not approved and shall be held open for correction or
the master electrician notified, and if the wiring is to be held open
for inspection, no person shall lath, coil or in any manner conceal
any wiring until he is informed that such wiring has been approved
by the city electrical inspector.
(1975 Code, sec. 13-89; 2004 Code,
sec. 3.665)
(a)
Upon
completion and receipt of final inspection papers covering electrical
work, the city electrical inspector shall make a final inspection,
and if such work is found to comply with this division, a certificate
of inspection shall be issued stating that the work has been done
according to the provisions of this division and the rules governing
the respective class to which it belongs.
(1975 Code, sec. 13-90; 2004 Code,
sec. 3.666)
It shall be unlawful for any public service company operating
in the city to furnish current to any new building, tent, structure
or outdoor wiring of any kind, nature or description without first
obtaining clearance from the city electrical inspector stating that
such wiring is approved and a permit has been issued for the use of
current. Whenever any service is discontinued to any building or structure,
for any cause whatever (except nonpayment of bill), a clearance will
be necessary before the building or structure can be reconnected.
(1975 Code, sec. 13-91; 2004 Code,
sec. 3.667)
(a)
Duty of electrical inspector.
It shall be the duty of
the electrical inspector to inspect all electrical wiring and apparatus
in the city at any time in order to ascertain whether such electrical
wiring or apparatus is in any respect dangerous to life or property.
(b)
Notice to correct.
If any part of the electrical wiring
or apparatus shall be found to be in a defective or dangerous condition,
the electrical inspector shall notify in writing the owner of such
wiring or equipment to have the defect corrected within a reasonable
time.
(c)
Disconnection of service.
If the owner of any defective
wiring or equipment shall refuse or fail to comply with the requirements
of the electrical inspector and correct all defects as directed within
the specified time, it shall be the duty of the electrical inspector
to notify the service company, firm or individual furnishing the electric
current to such defective wiring or equipment to cease to supply electricity
thereto. Upon receipt of such notice, the service company, firm or
individual furnishing electric current to such defective wiring or
equipment shall immediately disconnect the service or feed wires and
cease to supply current to the defective installation until the defects
have been corrected.
(d)
Liability.
This division shall not be construed to relieve
from or lessen the responsibility of any person owning, operating
or installing electrical wires, appliances, apparatus, construction
or equipment for the damage to property or person injured by any defect
therein, nor shall the city or any agent thereof be deemed to assume
any such liability by reason of the inspection authorized herein or
the certificate of inspection issued by the electrical inspector.
(1975 Code, secs. 13-92–13-95; 2004 Code, secs. 3.668–3.671)
