In case any work is begun where a permit is required by this article, but without permission being first secured therefor, or if electrical installations are otherwise being made in violation of this article, the electrical inspector shall have the power to stop such work at once and to order any and all persons engaged therein to stop and desist therefrom until the proper permission is secured. Such action shall not defer any other penalties which may be applicable under this article.
(1976 Code, sec. 13-17; 1998 Code, sec. 46-41; 2013 Code, sec. 18-34)
The electrical inspector shall have full police power and shall have the right to arrest any person who violates any of the regulations of this article. Whenever, in the opinion of an electrical inspector, it shall be necessary to call upon the police department for aid and assistance in making an arrest or stopping work, he shall have the authority to do so, and it shall be the duty of any member of the police department, when called upon by such inspector, to act immediately in giving the required assistance.
(1976 Code, sec. 13-18; 1998 Code, sec. 46-42; 2013 Code, sec. 18-35)
The electrical inspector shall have the right, during reasonable hours, to enter any building or premises in the discharge of his official duties, or for the purpose of making any inspection, reinspection or test of the electrical equipment or installation contained therein.
(1976 Code, sec. 13-19; 1998 Code, sec. 46-43; 2013 Code, sec. 18-36)
(a) 
Upon the completion of any electrical installation for which a permit has been obtained under this article, it shall be the duty of the person making the installation to notify the electrical inspector, who shall inspect the installation within 48 hours, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, of the time such notice is given.
(b) 
When any electrical equipment is to be hidden from view by the permanent placement of parts of the building, the person installing the equipment shall notify the electrical inspector and such equipment shall not be concealed until it has been inspected, approved or authorized by the electrical inspector. On large installations, the person installing the electrical equipment shall give the electrical inspector due notice and inspections shall be made periodically during the progress of work.
(c) 
The electrical inspector shall have the authority to require building contractors to open work which in any manner conceals electrical wiring that has been closed without his knowledge or permission, and in no case shall the inspector issue clearance until satisfied that the work is in accordance with the provisions of this article. Inspectors shall also have the right to refuse to issue a clearance on any wiring that is concealed in such a manner that it cannot be fully determined that it has been done in accordance with this article.
(d) 
If, upon inspection under this section, the installation is not found to be fully in conformity with the provisions of this article, the electrical inspector shall immediately notify the person making the installation of the existing defects.
(1976 Code, sec. 13-20; 1998 Code, sec. 46-44; 2013 Code, sec. 18-37)
(a) 
When the electrical inspector finds the installation to be in conformity with the provisions of this article, he shall issue to the person making the installation a certificate of approval, authorizing the use of the installation and connection to the electrical supply.
(b) 
When a certificate of approval is issued authorizing the connection and use of a temporary installation, such certificate shall expire at a time to be stated therein and shall be revocable for cause by the electrical inspector.
(c) 
Permission may be given authorizing the connection and use of certain specified portions of an incomplete installation. Such permission shall be revocable at the discretion of the electrical inspector.
(d) 
In no case shall certificates of approval be issued on installations or parts of installations where the work installed does not conform to the requirements of this article. No certificate of approval shall be issued unless the electric conductors or equipment has been installed in strict conformity with the provisions of this article and the statutes of the state, and unless the installation is made in compliance with nationally approved methods of construction for safety to life and property.
(e) 
The electrical inspector shall be deemed the judge of whether the installation of electric conductors and equipment has been made in accordance with the requirements of this article.
(f) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to make connection to a supply of electricity or to supply electricity to any electrical equipment for which a permit is required by this article, or which has been disconnected by the order of the electrical inspector, until a certificate of approval has been issued by the electrical inspector authorizing the connection and use of such equipment; provided, however, that the electrical inspector may authorize a temporary connection.
(1976 Code, sec. 13-21; 1998 Code, sec. 46-45; 2013 Code, sec. 18-38)
(a) 
The electrical inspector shall periodically reinspect existing installations of electrical conductors and equipment.
(b) 
When the installation of any conductors or equipment is found to be in a dangerous or unsafe condition, the person owning, using or operating the installation shall be notified in writing and shall make the necessary repairs or changes required to place such conductors or equipment in safe condition and have such work completed within the period specified by the electrical inspector.
(1976 Code, sec. 13-22; 1998 Code, sec. 46-46; 2013 Code, sec. 18-39)
When any electrical equipment is found by the electrical inspector to be dangerous to persons or property because it is defective or improperly installed, the person responsible for the equipment shall be notified in writing and shall make any changes or repairs required, in the judgment of the electrical inspector, to place such equipment in safe condition. If such work is not completed within 15 days or any longer period specified by the electrical inspector in such notice, the building official shall have the authority to disconnect or order the discontinuance of electric service to the electrical equipment. In cases of emergency, when necessary for safety to persons or property, or when electrical equipment may interfere with the work of the fire department, the building official shall have the authority to immediately disconnect or cause the disconnection of any electrical equipment.
(1976 Code, sec. 13-23; 1998 Code, sec. 46-47; 2013 Code, sec. 18-40)