The electrical regulations of this article may be modified or waived by special permission in particular cases where such modification is reasonable, does not differ from the intent of this article and does not create an injustice. Such permission shall be granted by the chief building official in all cases and reviewed by the board.
(Code 1973, § 8-109; Code 1997, § 151.90; Ordinance 76-46, adopted 11/3/1976; Ordinance 82-15, adopted 2/3/1982)
In the event of fire or other emergency, the electrical service company will have the right to disconnect electrical service to customer's premises in the interest of safety to the customer's property and persons thereon. The electrical service will not be restored until the chief building official or the fire marshal has determined that it is safe to do so.
(Code 1973, § 8-110; Code 1997, § 151.91; Ordinance 76-46, adopted 11/3/1976; Ordinance 82-15, adopted 2/3/1982)
(a) 
Any person violating any provisions of this article shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and each and every day of continuance thereof shall constitute a distinct and separate offense.
(b) 
Conviction under the provisions of this article shall be deemed just cause for the revocation of any certificate or license which said person may have and/or hold under the provisions of this article, and examination for a reissuance of such certificate or license shall be at the discretion of the board, but in no event shall be delayed longer than a period of one year.
(Code 1973, §§ 8-111, 8-112; Code 1997, § 151.92; Ordinance 76-46, adopted 11/3/1976; Ordinance 82-15, adopted 2/3/1982)
Electrical inspectors shall be appointed by the city manager. They shall serve under the supervision and direction of the city manager and director of planning and development.
(Code 1973, § 8-102; Code 1997, § 151.77; Ordinance 76-46, adopted 11/3/1976; Ordinance 82-15, adopted 2/3/1982)
Electrical inspectors shall not be required to keep in force a certificate of registration during their terms of office. Upon termination of their services, for any reason, they shall be issued a certificate of the same class as had been issued to them and was in force at the time of their appointment to office. The certificate shall be issued only for the remainder of the year and there shall be no charge for such certificate.
(Code 1973, § 8-103; Code 1997, § 151.78; Ordinance 76-46, adopted 11/3/1976; Ordinance 82-15, adopted 2/3/1982)
(a) 
Duties.
The chief building official shall have the following duties:
(1) 
He shall enforce the provisions of this article.
(2) 
He shall delegate any powers of inspection to his subordinates that he deems advisable.
(3) 
He shall collect all fees provided herein and turn same over to proper city officials.
(4) 
He shall grant building sub-permits for electrical installations or alterations.
(5) 
He shall make inspections of all electrical work as provided in this article.
(6) 
He shall keep records of permits issued and inspections made.
(7) 
He shall keep a record of all electrical certificates of registration as set forth in this article.
(b) 
Powers.
(1) 
He may enter any house or premises by due process of law, if necessary, during reasonable hours, to examine any electrical installation therein, in the performance of his official duties.
(2) 
He shall order the compliance to this article where changes or alterations to existing wiring in buildings or premises is needed.
(3) 
He may place an official seal or notice on electrical equipment to prevent the use of electricity, and it shall be unlawful for any person to remove or in any way alter the seal or notice placed by the electrical inspector. An official seal shall be orange colored.
(4) 
The chief building official shall have authority to withhold electric service from any building or structure until such building or structure complies with all applicable adopted codes of the city.
(Code 1973, §§ 8-105, 8-106; Code 1997, § 151.80; Ordinance 76-46, adopted 11/3/1976; Ordinance 82-15, adopted 2/3/1982; Ordinance 2017-33, § I, adopted 9/5/2017)
Where action is taken by the chief building official or inspectors to enforce the provisions of this article, such acts shall be done in the name of, and on behalf of, the city, and the chief building official or inspectors in so acting shall not render themselves personally liable for any damage which may accrue to persons or property as a result of acts committed in good faith and discharge of their duties and any suit brought against any inspector by reason thereof shall be defended by the city attorney until final termination of proceedings.
(Code 1973, § 8-107; Code 1997, § 151.81; Ordinance 76-46, adopted 11/3/1976; Ordinance 82-15, adopted 2/3/1982)
If a special ruling by the chief building official is necessary to govern specific electrical construction not covered by this article, such ruling shall be passed upon by the board before becoming fully effective.
(Code 1973, § 8-108; Code 1997, § 151.82; Ordinance 76-46, adopted 11/3/1976; Ordinance 82-15, adopted 2/3/1982)