[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Victor 9-28-1987
as L.L. No. 4-1987. Amendments noted where applicable.]
A.
This chapter shall be known as the "Electrical Code of
the Town of Victor."
B.
This chapter shall provide the basic method for administration
and enforcement of the Electrical Code in the Town of Victor outside the village
limits and shall establish power, duties and responsibilities in connection
therewith. Since there is danger to life and property inherent in the use
of electrical energy, this Electrical Code of the Town of Victor is enacted
to regulate the installation, alteration, extension, relocation or replacement
of wiring for electric light, heat or power and signal systems operating on
fifty (50) volts or more in or on all real property within the Town of Victor
outside the village limits.
A.
There are hereby designated and created the duties of
electrical inspector to administer and enforce the Electrical Code of the
Town of Victor.
B.
The duties of electrical inspector shall be the responsibility
of the Code Enforcement Officer of the Town of Victor. The electrical inspector
shall authorize the issuing of a certificate of compliance when electrical
installations and equipment are in conformity with this chapter.
All electrical installations, alterations, extensions, relocations or
replacements heretofore mentioned shall be made in conformity with the latest
edition of the National Electrical Code, except when the provisions of this
chapter or any other local law or ordinance or the New York State Uniform
Fire Prevention and Building Code or New York State Energy Conservation Construction
Code shall be recognized as proper compliance with this chapter. The requirements
of the National Electrical Code shall be those known as the "National Fire
Protection Association Document No. 70," as approved and adopted by the American
Standards Association.
The Town Board shall:
It shall be the duty of the Code Enforcement Officer to enforce all
the provisions of this chapter, all violations of or deviations from or omissions
of the electrical provisions of the National Electrical Code, all local laws
and ordinances and the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building
Code or the New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code as referred
to in this chapter insofar as any of the same apply to electrical wiring.
An authorized electrical inspector's agent shall:
A.
Inquire and note on its application form if any other
agency has accepted an application for inspections.
B.
Not accept an application from any person who has made
application to another agency or has received notice of violation from another
agency.
C.
Maintain adequate records of inspections for a minimum
of one (1) year.
D.
Make available records of inspections.
E.
Leave a removable approval or disapproval sticker at
the site after each inspection to prevent delays.
F.
Mail a copy of all inspection reports to the customer
and Building Department within twenty-four (24) hours after inspection. Inspection
reports shall include all violations or deviations from or omissions of the
electrical provisions of codes, laws or ordinances as referred to in this
chapter insofar as any of the same apply to electrical wiring.
G.
Maintain an office in the Monroe-Ontario County area.
H.
Maintain office hours from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on
normal business days to receive inspection requests and to answer customer's
questions.
I.
Maintain a minimum of two (2) qualified inspectors to
do inspections in the Town of Victor outside the village limits if needed.
J.
Provide the town with applications.
K.
Bill customers and receive fees and serve without compensation
from the Town of Victor.
L.
Report any changes in business practices or ownership
to the Town Clerk.
M.
Be approved by Rochester Gas and Electric to do electrical
inspections.
N.
Be insured and submit certificates of insurance to the
Building Department for workers' compensation, employers' liability and general
liability for a minimum of one million dollars ($1,000,000.).
O.
Make inspections requested by any official of the town
for existing buildings and submit a written inspection report at no cost to
the town.
P.
Take all responsibility for any damages to persons or
property caused by defect.
Q.
Accept no applications for electrical inspections until
a permit for such work is first obtained from the Victor Building Department.
An inspector shall:
A.
Be knowledgeable of principles of electricity, applicable
codes, construction practices and right-of-entry laws.
B.
Require that all electrical improvements meet the standards
of the latest adopted and amended codes, i.e., the New York State Uniform
Fire Prevention and Building Code, National Electrical Code, Occupational
Safety and Health Administration, Town of Victor codes, etc.
C.
Not engage in the work of an electrician.
D.
Not be engaged by nor have any interest in any wholesaler
or retailer of electrical goods.
E.
Not inspect electrical work in his own home if he lives
in the Town of Victor outside the village limits.
A.
Any electrical inspection agency approved pursuant to
this chapter must furnish proof of liability coverage protecting the Town
of Victor and/or, by contract, must agree to indemnify and hold harmless the
Town of Victor from any and all claims arising out of his performing any function
pursuant to this chapter.
B.
The approval of an electrical installation or issuance
of certificate of compliance by a party designated pursuant to this chapter
shall exempt a person from prosecution of this chapter or a violation of the
New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code or New York State
Energy Conservation Construction Code to the extent that the same shall apply
but shall not in any way create or impose any liability on the Town of Victor.
This chapter 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,
persons or property caused by any defect therein, nor shall the Town of Victor,
outside the village limits, or an authorized electrical inspection agency
be deemed to have assumed any such liability by reason of any inspection made
pursuant to this chapter.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the electrical installations
in mines, ships, railway cars, automotive equipment or the installation of
equipment employed by a railway, electrical or communication utility in the
exercise of its function as a utility and located outdoors or in buildings
used exclusively for that purpose. This chapter 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 as their principal business.
It shall be a violation of this chapter for any person, firm or corporation
to install or cause to be installed or to alter electrical wiring for light,
heat or power in or on properties in the Town of Victor outside the village
limits until a building permit is obtained and an application for inspection
has been filed with an approved electrical inspection agency. It shall be
a violation of this chapter for a person, firm or corporation to connect or
cause to be connected electrical wiring in or on properties for light, heat
or power to any source of electrical energy supply prior to the issuance of
a temporary certificate or a certificate of compliance by an authorized electrical
inspection agency.
A violation of this chapter is an offense punishable by a fine not exceeding
two hundred fifty dollars ($250.) or by imprisonment for not more than one
(1) month, or by both fine and imprisonment. For the purpose of conferring
jurisdiction upon courts and judicial offices, failure to comply with this
chapter shall be deemed to be a violation. Each week the violation continues
shall constitute and be deemed an additional violation.
A.
This chapter shall be enforced by the Code Enforcement
Officer of the Town of Victor.
B.
In addition to any penalty provided by this chapter,
the Code Enforcement Officer may institute an action or proceeding in the
local Justice Court by issuance of an appearance ticket, authorized by Resolution
No. 195 of August 13, 1979, and as defined in § 150.20 of the Criminal
Procedure Law, to compel compliance with or to restrain violations of this
chapter.
