The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the manner in which
electrical wiring is installed for light, heat, power and signal systems
operating on 120 or more volts in or on all real property within the
Town of Goshen.
All electrical installations pursuant to the chapter shall be
made in conformity with the requirements of the New York State Uniform
Fire Prevention and Building Code (the "Uniform Code"), the State
Energy Conservation Construction Code (the "Energy Code") and the
National Electrical Code (the "NEC"), as each may be amended from
time to time and as adopted by the National Fire Prevention Association.
In the event of any conflict between the Uniform Code, Energy Code
and the NEC, the provisions of the NEC shall govern and shall be deemed
in 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 or configurations pursuant to §
50-2 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, cable television or automotive
equipment or the installations or equipment employed by a railway,
electrical or communications utility or cable television company in
the exercise of its function as a utility or cable television company
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 owned or leased in its entirety by the United States
government or the State of New York.
Any person, firm or corporation who violates any of the provisions
of this chapter shall be guilty of the offense of disorderly conduct
and, upon conviction thereof, may be fined not less than $250 nor
more than $500. Each day of such violation shall constitute a separate
offense and shall be subject to separate fines.