§ 9-66. Powers and duties of electrical inspectors.

An electrical inspector shall have the following powers and duties:

(1)

To issue permits for and to inspect all electrical wiring, apparatus or equipment for light, heat or power on any premises; to monitor compliance with laws, rules and regulations relating to the same; to observe the installation of all electrical construction; and to inspect the work performed by registered and certified electricians under the provisions of this article.

(2)

To inspect and approve or reject electrical system wiring, apparatus and fixtures that have been installed to insure compliance with this article and any rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this article.

(3)

To give temporary approval to connect and furnish electric current to any electrical system wiring, apparatus or fixture before a final inspection has been completed, if such wiring, apparatus or fixture is in such condition that current may safely be connected thereto and if a necessity exists for such connection.

(4)

To inspect or reinspect all wires and apparatus conducting or using electric current for light, heat or power, and to notify the person, firm or corporation owning, using or operating any conductors or apparatus found unsafe to place same in a safe and secure condition.

(5)

To immediately open the switch or circuit breaker controlling the supply of current to any electrical system wiring, apparatus or fixture found hazardous, and to post in a conspicuous place near such switch or circuit breaker a notice prohibiting the use of electric current through such wiring or equipment until repairs have been made and inspected in accordance with the provisions of this article. After the notice is posted, no person shall close the switch or circuit breaker which has been opened by an electrical inspector, nor use or attempt to use any current through such wiring, apparatus or fixture which has been condemned, until necessary repairs have been made and approved by the electrical inspector. An electrical inspector shall also notify the person furnishing current to any condemned wiring, apparatus or fixture to disconnect the supply wires and cut off the current from the premises where such wiring, apparatus or fixture is located.

(Code 1965, § 6-366; Ord. No. 86-6, § 16, 3-17-86; Ord. No. 97-27, § 5, 12-30-97; Ord. No. 2001-26, § 1.W., 12-18-01)