No person shall install, alter or repair, or cause or permit to be installed, altered or repaired, any electrical installation within the scope of this chapter except a person holding a master electrician's license of the Village, the holder of a limited license as hereinafter provided or a person employed by a holder of a master electrician's license; except that this chapter shall not apply to any electrician or helper employed by the State of New York or any political subdivision thereof, nor to an electrician or helper employed by any public utility company when employed in the business of the State of New York, any political subdivision thereof or such public utility company.
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Editor's Note: Former § 60-9, Limited license: eligibility, qualifications, fee, was repealed 12-19-2000 by L.L. No. 7-2000.
[Amended 12-2-1997 by L.L. No. 8-1997; 1-6-1998 by L.L. No. 2-1998; 12-19-2000 by L.L. No. 7-2000]
A. 
An individual may apply to the Electrical License Board, hereinafter described, for a master electrician's license, provided that the applicant has obtained his majority and has at least five years' practical electrical experience. Said Board shall determine the fitness of the applicant by such examination as it may deem proper. The fee for such examination shall be $35 payable in advance. The fee for any license issued pursuant to this section shall be $150. Any person who has received a license pursuant to this section and who, in the course of his employment, desires to open a public highway or sidewalk, shall provide, in addition to any other requirement of the Village of Hempstead for a street opening permit, a surety and street opening combination bond with a company approved by the Village in the amount of $2,000 for the faithful and complete compliance with the Electrical Code and the Streets and Sidewalks Chapter of the Village, which bond shall remain in effect until the street or sidewalk opening has been repaired to the satisfaction of the Village.
B. 
The annual license fee shall be $50. In the event that the holder of a license does not apply for a renewal of the license before the 31st day of January following the expiration of his license, said license shall be deemed to have expired and may be renewed upon payment of a fee of $150, if application for renewal is made within one year from the date of expiration. Renewal applications made more than one year after the date of expiration shall be treated as a new application, which will require the Electrical Board's approval to take a new exam.
[Amended 8-2-2017 by L.L. No. 7-2017]
All applications for master electrician's licenses shall be made to the Electrical Inspector in such form as he may, from time to time, prescribe. The application shall be referred to the Electrical License Board, which shall promptly investigate and report to the Board of Trustees as to the fitness of the applicant and make a recommendation concerning the application. All licenses shall be issued by the Mayor and countersigned by the Village Clerk and the Superintendent of the Building Department.
[Amended 12-19-2000 by L.L. No. 7-2000]
The term of each license shall be for a period of two years beginning on January 1 and terminating on the 31st day of December the second year.
A. 
Name of licensee. An application for a master electrician's license may be made in the name of an individual, partnership or corporation, but the name of the licensee must, in each case, be that of the individual who executes the application and meets the other requirements of this chapter.
B. 
Identify of applicant. Each application for a master electrician's license shall be verified under oath and shall set forth the full name, place of residence, business address and telephone number of such applicant, and if the applicant is a partnership or corporation, the foregoing information shall be provided for each partner and each officer. An applicant on behalf of a partnership or corporation shall be a partner or officer of said entity.
C. 
The applicant shall submit on business or company letterhead the applicant's current address and telephone number. A partnership application can only be submitted by a partner of a partnership or an officer of a corporation. If the applicant is a partnership or a corporation, the current address and telephone number of each partner or officer must be provided.
[Added 8-2-2017 by L.L. No. 7-2017]
A. 
Photographs. All applications for licenses under this chapter shall be accompanied by a copy of a current New York State driver's license and two photographs of the applicant taken not more than 60 days before the submission of the application, which photographs shall be two inches by two inches showing the head and shoulders of the applicant. One photograph shall be affixed to the application and the other to the renewal record card.
[Amended 8-2-2017 by L.L. No. 7-2017]
B. 
Certificate of registration. Where an applicant intends to conduct business under an assumed name, trade name or partnership, there shall be filed, together with the application, a certified copy of the certificate of registration of such name as required by appropriate laws of the State of New York.
C. 
Certificate of incorporation. Where an applicant is a corporation, there shall be submitted, together with the application, a certified copy of the certificate of incorporation, a certified copy of the certificate of assumed name, if any, and a statement giving the name and residence address of each of the officers of the corporation. Immediate notice in writing shall be given the Electrical License Board of any change in the identity of such officers or any change in their addresses.
D. 
Insurance. An applicant must present a copy of a commercial liability policy, issued by an insurance company licensed to do business in New York State, evidencing a minimum of $1,000,000 in coverage for each occurrence and a combined excess policy of at least $2,000,000. An applicant who has any employees shall submit with the applications for electricians' licenses a certificate of workers' compensation insurance as required by appropriate laws of the State of New York.
[Amended 8-2-2017 by L.L. No. 7-2017]
E. 
Examination fee. All applications for an electrician's license shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable examination fee of $35.
[Amended 12-19-2000 by L.L. No. 7-2000]
Renewals of licenses of electricians entering the Armed Forces or Merchant Marine of the United States shall be extended, without charge, to include the year of discharge from such service.
A. 
Any license may be suspended or revoked by the Board of Trustees upon recommendation of the Electrical License Board for any violation of the provisions of this chapter, after a hearing duly held by such Electrical License Board. Notice of the hearing for suspension or revocation of a license, setting forth the grounds of the complaint and the date, time and place of hearing, shall be given in writing by mail, postage prepaid, to the licensee at his last known address at least 10 days prior to the date of hearing.
B. 
Licenses may be suspended or revoked in accordance with Subsection A above for violation of any of the provisions of this chapter and for any of the following causes:
(1) 
Failure to display license at established place of business.
(2) 
Failure to obtain electrical permit prior to the installation of electrical work.
(3) 
Upon receipt of violation notice, failure to take action called for in such notice.
(4) 
Performance of electrical work in a manner contrary to the requirements of this chapter.
(5) 
Any improper or fraudulent practice.
(6) 
Renting or lending a license.
(7) 
Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor.
(8) 
Altering or defacing a certificate of electrical inspection or an electrical permit.
(9) 
Obtaining a permit for work to be performed by an individual, firm or other entity not licensed by the Village of Hempstead as a master electrician.
(10) 
Failure to securely attach the original copy of such electrical permit on or near the meter location or entrance switch on the job for which such permit is issued.
C. 
The name of the licensee and the address thereof shall be inscribed upon the sides of any vehicle used in connection with the licensed activity when working within the Village; such inscription may be a metallic or plastic sign with magnetic attachment or permanently painted on the vehicle.
D. 
The license sticker issued with the license is to be displayed on the rear of any vehicle that shall be used when performing electrical work in the Village. Additional stickers may be requested in writing, provided that the vehicle is registered, owned or leased by the licensee.
[Added 8-2-2017 by L.L. No. 7-2017]
[Amended 8-2-2017 by L.L. No. 7-2017]
The examination for an electrical license shall consist of a written and oral examination. The oral examination shall be conducted by and before the members of the Electrical License Board at a regular meeting of such Board. The written examination shall be conducted under the general supervision of a member of the Electrical Licensing Board.
A. 
The Board of Trustees shall appoint an Electrical License Board consisting of five members, at least three of whom shall have been master electricians for a period of not less than three years. Such Board shall have the power to examine all applicants for licenses and determine their fitness for a license under this chapter and to recommend to the Board of Trustees that a license be issued to each applicant who passes and qualifies at such examination.
[Amended 4-5-1983 by L.L. No. 2-1983; 12-19-1989 by L.L. No. 11-1989]
B. 
The Board of Trustees shall have the power to remove any member of the Electrical License Board and shall fill any vacancy therein. The members of the Electrical License Board shall receive such compensation as shall be fixed by the Board of Trustees. The members of the Electrical License Board shall each serve for a period of three years, to commence at 12:00 noon on the first Monday in April and to expire immediately before 12:00 noon on the first Monday in April three years thereafter. Two members shall constitute a quorum of the Electrical License Board for the transaction of business.
[Amended 4-5-1983 by L.L. No. 2-1983]
C. 
The Electrical Inspector shall investigate any violations that may be charged against any licensee hereunder and report the result thereof to the Electrical License Board.
D. 
The Electrical License Board shall hold a regular meeting during each calendar month at 4:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month.
[Amended 12-19-2000 by L.L. No. 7-2000]
E. 
A special meeting may be held by the Electrical License Board on at least 24 hours' notice at the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members thereof, but no applications for licenses shall be acted upon by the Board at such special meetings.
A. 
Charges. The biannual license renewal fee shall be $100. In the event that the holder of a license does not apply for a renewal of the license before the 31st day of January following the expiration of his license, said license shall be deemed to have expired and may be renewed upon payment of a fee of $150 if application for renewal is made within one year from the date of expiration. Renewal applications made more than one year after the date of expiration shall be treated as a new application, which will require the Electrical Board's approval to take a new exam.
[Amended 12-19-2000 by L.L. No. 7-2000; 8-2-2017 by L.L. No. 7-2017]
B. 
Failure to receive notice, bill. Failure to receive notice of renewal or bill shall not relieve the licensee from the provisions of this section and shall not constitute a waiver by the Village of any of its rights or powers hereunder.
C. 
The license renewal shall be submitted on business or company letterhead with the applicant's current address and telephone number. A partnership application can only be submitted by a partner of a partnership or an officer of a corporation. If the applicant is a partnership or a corporation, the current address and telephone number of each partner or officer must be provided.
[Added 8-2-2017 by L.L. No. 7-2017]
D. 
The licensee seeking a license renewal must provide proof that the licensee has completed eight hours of continuing education in the New York State Electrical Code within six months prior to the license renewal.
[Added 8-2-2017 by L.L. No. 7-2017]
A. 
A temporary certificate of completion may be issued by the Electrical Inspector for a period not to exceed 30 days if in his opinion such a certificate is necessary. If the certificate described in Subsection B below is not obtained within the thirty-day period, this temporary certificate shall automatically expire unless extended in writing by the Electrical Inspector.
B. 
A certificate of completion and compliance may be issued when the work has been performed and materials installed in accordance with this chapter. Such certificate shall be issued only to the applicant.
[Amended 12-19-2000 by L.L. No. 7-2000]
A. 
Application for permission to perform electrical work shall be filed by the applicant with the Electrical Inspector in the form required by the Village Clerk. The person signing the application shall be a master electrician duly licensed as required by this chapter.
B. 
An electrical permit shall be considered authorization to commence work in accordance with the approved application. Work shall commence within 90 days of the date of issuance of the permit, unless the holder of the permit submits a written explanation to the Building Department that addresses the reason(s) for the delay; and the work authorized in the permit shall be completed within one year of the issuance of said permit or else the project shall be deemed abandoned.
[Amended 8-2-2017 by L.L. No. 7-2017]
C. 
Whenever a project has been deemed abandoned, it shall be unlawful to continue work thereon. However, if a written request is filed outlining the reasons necessitating an extension of time, the Electrical Inspector may, for good cause, allow reasonable extensions of time to complete the project, which extension or extensions shall be evidenced by a supplementary permit or permits.
D. 
No supplementary permit shall be issued for a period greater than 180 days, and in no event shall the completion period be extended beyond two years from the date of issuance of the original electrical permit.
E. 
In the event that violations are issued during the course of the work, the licensee shall be required to meet with the electrical inspector at the job site; and in the event the licensee fails to do so, the permit may be revoked.
[Added 8-2-2017 by L.L. No. 7-2017]
Whenever a licensed master electrician or electrician holding a limited license or his employer or any firm, association or corporation performing work under this chapter shall change his, their or its business address, retire from business, be dissolved or change officers or places of residence, as the case may be, written notice thereof shall be promptly given by mail to the Village Clerk, and the new address and name or names of such licensee, employer and new officers of any such corporation, change in membership or partnership and addresses of partners shall be set forth therein.
[Amended 8-2-2017 by L.L. No. 7-2017]
A. 
The Electrical Inspector may, at any time, require proof of the existence of a partnership or corporation applying for a license, permit or certificate under this chapter. Failure to submit such proof shall justify the refusal of a license or any permit or certificate until furnished.
B. 
Joint ventures are prohibited unless both parties are licensed by the Village of Hempstead.
C. 
If a partnership or corporation has been issued a license, such entity must immediately notify the Village Building Department of any changes made of partners or officers.