Since there is danger to life and property inherent in the use of electrical energy, this article shall regulate the design, installation, alteration, replacement, maintenance, repair and inspection of wiring for electric light, power, heat, signal systems and other uses operating in excess of 50 Volts and the installation of all electrical equipment and apparatus operating in excess of 50 Volts, located in or on, any real property in the Village of Pelham Manor, County of Westchester, State of New York.
[Amended 11-22-1976 by L.L. No. 10-1976]
For the purpose of prescribing regulations governing all electrical installations and work of the type described in the immediately preceding section of this Article V there shall be, and hereby is, adopted the whole of that code known as the "National Electrical Code" edited and published by the National Fire Protection Association as NFPA No. 70, Edition of 1975, approved by the United States of America Standards Institute as USASCI-1975, a copy of which code marked "Exhibit A" is attached hereto and hereby made a part of this article (such code being hereinafter in this Article V referred to as the "Electrical Code"). From the date on which this article takes effect the Electrical Code shall be controlling within the limits of the Village of Pelham Manor.
[Amended 5-10-2004 by L.L. No. 2-2004]
A.
For purposes of this article an electrical inspector shall be any person possessing a valid and subsisting certificate from the International Association of Electrical Inspectors or the International Codes Council who is registered with the Village of Pelham Manor in accordance with the provisions of this article.
B.
Any person desiring to be an electrical inspector must register with the Building Inspector of the Village of Pelham Manor to perform electrical inspections by providing the following information and documentation to the Building Inspector for his review and determination as to its acceptability:
(1)
A copy of a valid and subsisting certificate from the International Association of Electrical Inspectors or the International Codes Council, to perform inspections of one- and two-family homes and/or commercial establishments. The original certificate must be displayed to the Building Inspector.
(2)
Such person's address and telephone contact number.
(3)
Proof of insurance showing worker's compensation coverage and a general liability policy naming the Village of Pelham Manor as an additional insured and certificate holder in such amount as the Building Inspector shall deem appropriate.
(4)
If such person is a firm, corporation or other entity, the subject certificate must be provided for each employee for whom authorization is sought to perform electrical inspections.
(5)
A fee schedule for charges to be incurred by a property owner or contractor for an inspection, which fees may not be charged to the Village.
(6)
Payment to the Village of Pelham Manor of a processing fee of $50 for each electrical inspector, which fee may be amended from time to time by resolution of the Village Board.
C.
Based upon the submission above, the Building Inspector shall determine the types of buildings for which an electrical inspector shall be authorized to inspect, and maintain a list in the Village's Building Department specifying same.
D.
The authority granted in accordance with this chapter shall expire on December 31 of every year, but shall be subject to reauthorization upon delivery within 10 days prior to such expiration, of:
(1)
An affidavit from each electrical inspector whose authorization is expiring, confirming that his certificate remains valid and subsisting and confirming his address and telephone number; and
(2)
Payment of a renewal fee of $25, which fee may be amended from time to time by resolution of the Village Board.
E.
All inspection fees shall be collected directly from the property owner or contractor in accordance with the fee schedule.
F.
The authority granted to any electrical inspector in accordance with this chapter is subject to revocation upon the Building Inspector's receipt of evidence that the subject electrical inspector has willfully or persistently violated this chapter. Any disputes as to the bases of revocation of such authority shall be referred to the Village Board, whose determination shall be binding.
It shall be the duty of the inspector upon making an inspection or reinspection of any electrical installation in or on real property in the Village of Pelham Manor to issue a written report to the Inspector of Buildings, whose duty it shall be to enforce all the provisions of the Electrical Code. The inspector shall make inspections and reinspections of electrical installations, devices, appliances and equipment in and on properties in the Village of Pelham Manor upon the written request of an authorized official of the Village of Pelham Manor, upon the written request of the owner of a building in the Village of Pelham Manor or his electrical contractor, or upon his own volition. In the event of an emergency it is the duty of the inspector to make electrical inspections upon the oral request of an authorized official of the Village of Pelham Manor. It shall be the duty of the inspector to furnish written reports of all inspections to the Inspector of Buildings or to the proper officials of the Village of Pelham Manor and to the owners and/or lessees of property where defective electrical installations and equipment are found upon inspection. He shall authorize the issuing of a certificate of compliance when electrical installations and equipment are in conformity with the Electrical Code. He shall send a copy of said certificate of compliance to the Clerk of the Village of Pelham Manor, to the owner, lessee or electrical contractor involved or to any official designated to receive such certificates or reports.
It shall be a violation of the Electrical Code for any person, firm or corporation to install or cause to be installed, or to alter or repair electrical wiring for light, heat or power, in or on properties in the Village of Pelham Manor until an application for inspection has been filed with the New York Board of Fire Underwriters. It shall be a violation of the Electrical Code for a person, firm or corporation to connect or cause to be connected electrical wiring for light, heat or power in or on premises in the Village of Pelham Manor to any source of electrical energy supply, prior to the issuance of a temporary or a final certificate of compliance by the New York Board of Fire Underwriters Electrical Bureau.
The provisions of the Electrical Code shall not apply to electrical installations in railway cars, automotive equipment or the installations or equipment employed by a railway, electrical or communication utility in the exercise of its function as such utility, and located outdoors or in buildings used exclusively for that purpose. The Electrical Code shall not apply to any work involved in the manufacture, assembly, test or repair of electrical machinery, apparatus, materials and equipment by a person, firm or corporation engaged in electrical manufacturing or repair as their principal business. It shall not apply to any building which is owned or leased in its entirety by the government of the United States or the State of New York.
The Electrical Code shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any person owning, operating, controlling or installing any electrical wiring, devices, appliances or equipment for loss of life or damage to person or property caused by any defect therein, nor shall the Village of Pelham Manor of the New York Board of Fire Underwriters be deemed to have assumed any such liability by reason of any inspection made pursuant to the Electrical Code.