This chapter shall be known as the "Electrical
Code of the Town of Liberty."
The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the
manner in which wiring is installed for electric light, heat, power
and signal systems operating on 50 or more volts in or on all real
property within the Town of Liberty.
[Amended 7-8-1996 by L.L. No. 4-1996]
All electrical installations referred to in §
74-2 of this chapter shall be made in conformity with the requirements of the New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code (NYSFPBC) and the National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted by the 1993 Editions of the National Fire Protection Association, and any amendments thereto. In the event of any conflict between the NYSFPBC and the NEC, the provisions of the NEC shall be recognized as proper compliance with this chapter.
This chapter shall not be construed to relieve or diminish the responsibility of any person owning, leasing, operating, controlling or installing any electrical installations referred to in §
74-2 of this chapter for loss of life or injury or damage to any person or property caused by any defect or negligence therein, nor shall the Town or any of its agents, servants or employees be deemed to have assumed any such liability for any reason, including any inspection, reinspection or the issuance of any certificates pursuant to this chapter.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply
to the electrical installations in mines, ships, railway cars or automotive
equipment or tide installations or 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, testing or repair of electrical machinery,
apparatus, materials and equipment by a person, firm or corporation
engaged in electrical manufacturing as its principal business. It
shall not apply to any building which is owned or leased in its entirety
by the government of the United States or the State of New York.
[Amended 7-8-1996 by L.L. No. 4-1996]
Except as provided in Executive Law § 382,
any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions
of this chapter or any rule or regulation made pursuant thereto shall
be punished by a fine of not more than $250 or by imprisonment of
not more than 15 days, or both. Each day of such violation shall constitute
a separate offense and be subject to a separate punishment thereof.