This chapter shall be known as the "Electrical Code of the Village of Penn Yan."
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Penn Yan 9-2-1969 by L.L. No. 2-1969 (Ch. 21 of the 1969 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
Since there is danger to life and property inherent in the use of electrical energy, this chapter is enacted to regulate the installation of wiring for electric light, heat or power and signal systems operating on 50 volts or more in or on all real property within the Village of Penn Yan.
[Amended 3-15-1993 by L.L. No. 1-1993; at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
All electrical installations shall be made in conformity with the requirements of the NFPA 70 National Electric Code and the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code except where the requirements contained in the Penn Yan Municipal Utilities booklet entitled "Specifications for the Installation of Electric Services and Meters," adopted by the Village of Penn Yan, shall differently prescribe, in which event compliance with such local law or the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code or the booklet entitled "Specifications for the Installation of Electric Services and Meters" shall be recognized as proper compliance with this chapter.
[Amended 9-6-1993 by L.L. No. 4-1993]
Any person, firm or corporation who or which shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter or any rule or regulation made pursuant thereto shall, upon conviction thereof, be punishable by a fine of a minimum of $25 up to the maximum penalty of $250 or by imprisonment for not more than 15 days, or both.