[1977 Code, § 4-301; Ord. 331, Aug. 1995; Ord. 532, June 2000; Ord. 600, Sept. 2004; Ord. 750, Aug. 2010; Ord. 890, Nov. 2012; Ord. 1059, Aug. 2018]
Pursuant to authority granted by Tennessee Code Annotated, §§ 6-54-501 through 6-54-506, and for the purpose of securing the public safety, health, and general welfare National Electrical Code, 2017 edition, as prepared and adopted by the National Fire Protection Association.
[1977 Code, § 4-302; Ord. 600, Sept. 2004]
The electrical inspector shall be such person as the board of mayor and aldermen shall appoint or designate. It shall be his duty to enforce compliance with this chapter and the electrical code as herein adopted by reference. He is authorized and directed to make such inspections of electrical equipment and wiring, etc., as are necessary to insure compliance with the applicable regulations, and may enter any premises or building at any reasonable time for the purpose of discharging his duties. He is authorized to refuse or discontinue electrical service to any person or place not complying with this chapter and/or the electrical code.
[1977 Code, § 4-303; Ord. 600, Sept. 2004]
No electrical work shall be done within this city until a permit therefor has been issued by the city manager. The term "electrical work" shall not be deemed to include minor repairs that do not involve the installation of new wire, conduits, machinery, apparatus, or other electrical devices generally requiring the services of an electrician.
(1) 
The electrical permit must be obtained by a electrical contractor who holds a Chattanooga or Hamilton County Electrical license at the journeyman level or above, with the following exception:
(a) 
A home owner who wishes to do his own electrical installation who signs the owner/builder regulation agreement in a form prescribed by the city.
(2) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to use another person's license or number unless the licensed contractor supervises on the job site.
(3) 
In the event that installation is complete and construction has progressed prohibiting a normal inspection, the owner or his agent may:
(a) 
Uncover and expose the work; or
(b) 
Have the work inspected by an engineer licensed in the appropriate field who shall certify in writing that the installation complies with or exceeds the minimum standards set forth in the National Electrical Code.
(c) 
All inspections will be made when requested and one reinspection without additional fee. But upon the second reinspection, and additional fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) will be required before the second reinspection will be made. There will be a minimum fee of fifty dollars ($50.00)
(4) 
Any required tests or costs incurring from the uncovering or exposing of any work shall be at the expense of the owner or his agent.
[1977 Code, § 4-305; Ord. 600, Sept. 2004]
Pursuant to the requirements of Tennessee Code Annotated, § 6-54-502, one (1) copy of the electrical code has been placed on file in the recorder's office and shall be kept there for the use and inspection of the public.
[Ord. 238, Nov. 1988; Ord. 600, Sept. 2004; Ord. 1059, Aug. 2018]
It shall be unlawful for any person to do or authorize any electrical work or to use any electricity in such manner or under such circumstances as not to comply with this chapter and/or the requirements and standards prescribed by the electrical code.