[Ord. 2368, §2]
Whenever the words "electrical inspector" are referred to in this Chapter or in the provisions of the National Electrical Code, they shall be construed to mean the building official or his duly appointed assistant.
[Ord. 2368, §2]
The electrical inspector, or his duly appointed assistant, shall have the right during reasonable hours to enter any building in the discharge of his official duties, or for the purpose of making any inspection or test or the installation of electrical wiring, electrical devices or electrical material, and shall have the authority to cause the turning off of all electrical current and cut or disconnect, in cases of emergency, any wires where such electrical current is dangerous to life or property or may interfere with work of the fire department.
[Ord. 2368, §2]
When the installation of any wiring, devices and materials is found, during an inspection to be in a dangerous or unsafe condition, the person using or operating the same shall be notified and shall make the necessary repairs or changes required to place such wiring, devices and materials in safe condition and have such work completed within fifteen (15) days or any longer period specified by the inspector in the notice. The electrical inspector is hereby empowered to order the discontinue of electrical service to any building or site in which electrical wiring devices or material is found to be in a dangerous or unsafe condition by issuing a written order of disconnect to the utility company serving the building or site. Service may be restored after the electrical inspector issues a written permit to the utility company authorizing reconnection of the electric service.
[Ord. 2368, §2]
An electrical permit shall be required for all new electrical services, and for alterations, additions or repair to existing electrical services, including the wiring of buildings for the placing of any electric lights, motors, heating devices or any apparatus requiring the use of an electrical current.
[Ord. 2368, §2]
No permit shall be required for minor repair work, such as repairing flush and snap switches, replacing fuses, changing lamp sockets and receptacles, and repairing drop cords.
[Ord. 2368, §2]
Applications for permits required by Section 10-6, describing work of the types enumerated by Section 10-6 shall be made by the person installing such work and the permit, when issued, will be issued to such applicant.
[Ord. 2368, §2; Ord. 2595, §2; Ord. 3283, §2; Ord. 3549, §2; Ord. 4454, §2]
Refer to fee schedule provided in Section 108.7 of the International Building Code.
[Ord. 2368, §2; Ord. 2595, §2]
Upon the completion of the installation of the wiring and electrical equipment for which a permit is required, it shall be the duty of the person installing the same to notify the electrical inspector who shall inspect the installation within forty-eight (48) hours of the time such notice is given. If it is found to be fully in compliance with this Chapter and does not constitute a hazard to life and property, he shall issue a certificate of inspection and/or approval authorizing connection to the electrical service and turning on the current. All wires which are to be hidden from view shall be inspected before concealment and any person installing such wires shall notify the electrical inspector, giving him forty-eight (48) hours in which to make the required inspection before such wires are concealed.
[Ord. 2368, § 2]
No certificate of inspection and approval shall be issued unless the electrical light power or heating installation are in strict conformity with the provisions of this Chapter, and unless they are in conformity with the most approved methods of construction for safety to life and property and upon the payment of the proper fees as designated in Section 10-9. Compliance with the regulations as laid down in the National Electrical Code and supplements thereto as approved by the American Engineering Standards Committee shall be prima facie evidence of such most approved methods.
[Ord. 2368, §2]
The electrical inspector shall keep complete records of all permits issued and inspections made and other official work performed under the provisions of this Chapter. He shall be provided with the necessary help to carry out the provisions of this Section.
[Ord. 2368, §2]
The provisions of this Chapter shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility or liability of any party owning, operating, controlling or installing any electric wiring, electric devices or electric material, for damage to person or property, caused by a defect in such electrical devices, nor shall the city be held as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspection authorized in this Chapter, or certificate of inspection issued as provided in this Chapter.
[Ord. 2368, §2]
The electrical inspector is hereby appointed to enforce the provisions of this Chapter and such amendments as may hereafter be passed by the city council.