[Amended 10-25-1982; 6-25-2001
by L.L. No. 1-2001]
The Bureau of Inspection and each of the duly appointed inspectors of
the authorized electrical agencies are hereby authorized and deputized as
agents of the City 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 City.
The schedule of rates charged for inspection shall be filed with the
Clerk-Treasurer and the Bureau of Inspection of the City.
[Amended 6-25-2001 by L.L. No. 1-2001]
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 life or damage to person
or property caused by any defect therein, nor shall the City or the authorized
electrical agencies be deemed to have assumed any such liability by reason
of any inspection made pursuant to this article.
[Amended 6-25-2001 by L.L. No. 1-2001]
A. It shall be a violation of this article 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 City
until an application for inspection has been filed with the authorized electrical
agencies.
B. It shall be a violation of this article 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 the authorized electrical agencies.