The words “electrical wiring” and/or “electrical
apparatus,” as used in this article, shall be construed to include
all materials, devices, machinery, appliances, appurtenances or conductors
used in connection with the production of electric light, heat or
power or the transmission of electrical signals, except where specifically
limited to one (1) or more of them and then only as specifically limited.
(1965 Code, sec. 8-1; 1989 Code,
sec. 5-126)
The chief of the fire department or the electrical inspector,
or a competent person delegated by them or either of them, shall have
the power to at once cause the removal of all wires or the turning
off of all electric current where the circuits interfere with the
work of the fire department during the progress of a fire.
(1965 Code, sec. 8-5; 1989 Code,
sec. 5-127)
It shall be unlawful for any person to make connection from
a supply of electricity or to supply electricity to any electrical
equipment for the installation of which a permit is required by this
chapter or which has been disconnected or ordered to be disconnected
by the electrical inspector, until such connection has been authorized
by the electrical inspector.
(1965 Code, sec. 8-6; 1989 Code,
sec. 5-128)
The provisions of this article shall not be construed to affect
the responsibility or liability of any party owning, operating, controlling
or installing any electrical equipment for damages to persons or property
caused by any defect therein, nor shall the city be held as assuming
any such liability by reason of the inspection or reinspection authorized
herein or the certificate of approval issued as herein provided or
by reason of the approval or disapproval of any equipment authorized
herein.
(1965 Code, sec. 8-7; 1989 Code,
sec. 5-129)
The electrical inspector shall decide all questions not provided
for in this article pertaining to the installation, operation or maintenance
of electric wiring and apparatus.
(1965 Code, sec. 8-8; 1989 Code,
sec. 5-130)
