The chief inspector and each of the duly appointed
inspectors of any electrical inspection agency, designated and approved
by the Town Board (hereinafter referred to as "designated agency"),
are hereby authorized and deputized as agents of the Town to make
inspections and reinspections of all electrical installations hereinafter
described and to approve or disapprove the same. In no event, however,
will the cost or expense of such inspections and reinspections be
a charge against the Town.
No person shall conduct electrical inspections
pursuant to applicable codes unless the person undertaking such inspections
has obtained a license to inspect from the Director of Community Development,
hereinafter referred to as "Director."
The Director shall issue a license if, in his
or her judgment, the agency meets the standards for an electrical
inspection agency and is competent to conduct electrical inspections.
A bond in the sum of $5,000 shall be executed
by every agency engaging in electrical inspections within the Town
of Irondequoit and shall be filed with the Director before such license
shall be issued. Such bond shall be conditioned that said licensee
will comply with the laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations
of the State of New York, County of Monroe, and Town of Irondequoit
and all lawfully issued orders and standards of the Director or of
the Town Board, and that the Town of Irondequoit will be indemnified
and held harmless from any and all claims for damages or liabilities
caused by or arising out of any act or omission of the licensee, his
or her agents or employees or by his or her failure to comply with
applicable laws, codes, ordinances, rules, regulations or orders.
Said bond shall be in such form and contain such sureties as shall
be approved by the Town Attorney.
The annual license fee shall be as set forth in accordance with Chapter
1, General Provisions, §
1-18.
The Director of Community Development is hereby
authorized to adopt any standards, procedures, rules, regulations
and forms that are necessary for effective administration and enforcement
of this article.
The schedule of rates charged for inspection
shall be filed with the Town Clerk and the Building Inspector.
This article 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 fire or damage to person or property caused
by any defect therein, nor shall the Town or any designated agency
be deemed to have assumed any such liability by reason of any inspection
made pursuant to this article.