§ 6-121. Applications for permits and inspections.

Before proceeding with the installation or alteration of, or the addition to any electrical wiring or equipment within or on any building, structure or premises, publicly or privately owned in the city, the master electrician, electrical sign manufacturer or specialty electrician in charge of such proposed work shall first file with the city an application requesting inspection and secure a permit therefor; except that specified in the following paragraphs: (2), (3), (4) and (5), inclusive.

(1)

The replacement of lamps or the connection of portable electrical equipment to suitable permanently installed receptacles.

(2)

The installation or alteration or repair of electrical equipment installed for the operation of signals or for the transmission of intelligence by wire by a communication agency.

(3)

The installation, alteration or repair of electrical equipment installed by or for an electrical supply agency for the use of such agency in generation, transmission or distribution of electricity.

(4)

Specialty electricians shall maintain and make minor repairs to elevators, escalators, X-ray equipment or other items that require special factory training.

(5)

Applications for such inspection and permit describing the work to be done shall be made in writing to the city by the master electrician, specialty electrician or electrical sign manufacturer installing the work, and shall give the exact street number of the premises on which the work is to be done, date inspection is desired, name of the owner or occupant, name of the electrician doing the work and the class of wiring.

(6)

On all applications where plans and specifications require installation above the minimum standards as set forth in this article, the plans and specifications shall accompany the application for inspection. No deviation may be made from installation described in such plans and specifications without the written approval of the owner or architect.

(7)

Master electricians shall at all times keep the electrical inspector notified of the progress of their work and shall request inspections as the work progresses. Upon receipt of an application requesting inspection, the electrical inspector shall inspect, or cause to be inspected, such work within forty-eight (48) hours after receiving application. Sundays and holidays are not included in this time. After inspecting the electrical wiring covered by any application, the electrical inspector shall leave a tag, which tag shall state that the work has been inspected and approved or that it is not approved and must be held open for correction, and if the wiring is to be held open for inspection, no person shall lath, ceil or in any other manner conceal any wiring until they are informed that such wiring has been approved by the electrical inspector.

(8)

Master electricians shall have all work done by them inspected before such work is covered or concealed. All cabinets and panel boards, covers or trim shall be left off for final inspection, and any fitting or cover that conceals any wiring which may hinder the proper inspection of electrical work shall be removed by the master electrician at the request of the electrical inspector.

(9)

Master electricians making extensions or additions to any existing electrical system shall, before proceeding with such work, ascertain from the electrical inspector whether any of the old work must be changed or must be brought up to the requirements hereof.

(10)

Upon completion of the work and receipt of final inspection papers covering such work, the electrical inspector shall make a final inspection, and if the work complies with the provisions hereof, a certificate of inspection shall be issued stating that the work has been done according to the provisions hereof and the rules governing the respective class to which it belongs.

(11)

The certificate shall not relieve the master electrician of his responsibility for defects that may have been concealed from or escaped the notice of the electrical inspector.

(12)

It shall be unlawful for any public service company operating in the city to furnish current to any new building, tent structure or outdoor wiring of any kind, nature or description, without first obtaining a clearance from the electrical inspector, stating that such wiring has been approved and a permit has been issued for the use of current. Whenever any service is discontinued to any building structure for any cause whatsoever (except nonpayment of bill) a clearance will be necessary before each building or structure may be reconnected. Any time a building is vacated, the electrical inspector must make certain that there has not been any unauthorized additions made to the wiring of such building that might create a fire hazard, or that the wiring is not in such a condition as to be hazardous.

(13)

Whenever any electrical conductor or electrical material in or on any building, any electrical conductor on any pole, or any conductor underground is in such a condition that it is dangerous to life and property, the electrical inspector is hereby empowered to condemn, disconnect and cause the owner of such conductors or material to immediately correct same or have it removed.

(Code 1955, § 8-12)