§ 7-41. Powers, rights and duties of electrical inspector.

(a)

It shall be the duty of the electrical inspector to enforce the provisions of this article under the supervision of the commissioner of public safety. He shall, upon application, grant permits for electrical wiring and the installation or alteration of electrical equipment, and shall make inspections of electrical installations as provided in this article. He shall keep complete records of all permits issued, inspections and re-inspections made, and other official work performed in accordance with the provisions of this article. He shall also keep on file a list of inspected electrical equipment issued by or for Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., which list shall be accessible for public reference during regular office hours.

(b)

The electrical inspector shall be furnished deputies or assistant inspectors and clerical assistance necessary for the proper conduct of his office and the inspection of electrical installations as provided for in this article.

(c)

It shall be unlawful and a violation of this article for the electrical inspector or for any of his assistants to engage in the business of the sale, installation, or maintenance of electrical equipment, either directly or indirectly, or to receive any commission or kick back from the sales thereof, and they shall have no financial interest in any concern engaged in such business at any time while holding such office or employment as herein provided.

(d)

The electrical inspector shall have the right during reasonable hours to enter any building or premises in the discharge of his official duties, upon presentation of proper identification or for the purpose of making any inspections, re-inspections, or test of the electrical equipment contained therein or its installation. When any electrical equipment is found by the electrical inspector to be dangerous to persons or to property because it is defective or defectively installed; the owner, or person, firm, or corporation responsible for the electrical equipment shall be notified in writing and shall make any changes or repairs required in the judgment of the electrical inspector, or any of his deputies, to place such equipment in safe condition, and if such work is not completed within fifteen (15) days or any longer period that may be specified by the electrical inspector in said notice, the electrical inspector shall have authority to disconnect or order the discontinuance of electric service to said electrical equipment. In cases of emergency, where necessary for safety of persons or of property, or where electrical equipment may interfere with the work of the fire department, the electrical inspector, or any deputy, shall have the authority to immediately disconnect or cause the disconnection of any electrical equipment or electrical service.

(e)

He shall have the right to remove or compel the removal of any obstruction, such as lath, plastering, ceiling or flooring, which may hinder a full and complete inspection of such wires or apparatus.

(f)

He may remove or compel the removal of any conductors which are enclosed in conduit or otherwise inaccessible for complete inspection. When said conductors or appliances are not in accordance with the requirements of this article, or found to be unsafe to life or property, he shall have the right to condemn such conductors or appliances as hereinafter provided.

(g)

He shall have the power to file charges for the arrest and prosecution of any person for the violation of any of the provisions of this article and to compel the suspension of any electrical work being done in any manner prohibited by this article.

(h)

It shall be unlawful, and a violation of this article for any person to hinder or interfere with the electrical inspector or any of his deputies in the discharge of their duties under this article.

(Ord. No. 11, §§ 4, 5, 12-27-61)