§ 66-19. Electrical standards.

A. 

Conformance with standards. All electrical installations, alterations and repairs of wiring for electrical, light, heat and power shall be made in conformity with the requirements of the edition of the National Electrical Code, published by the National Fire Protection Association, designated by order or regulation of the Code Enforcement Officer.

B. 

Inspections.

(1) 

Any state-approved electrical inspection agency accepted by the utility companies is hereby authorized and deputized as agent of the City of Lockport to make inspections and reinspections of all electrical installations heretofore and hereafter described and to approve or disapprove the same. In no event, however, will the cost or expense of such inspections and reinspections be a charge against the City of Lockport.

(2) 

It shall be the duty of the inspector to report in writing to the Code Enforcement Officer, whose duty it shall be to enforce all the provisions of this chapter, all violations of or deviations from or omissions of the electrical provisions of the National Electrical Code and of all local laws, ordinances and the Building Code as referred to in this chapter, insofar as any of the same apply to electrical wiring.

(3) 

The inspector shall make inspections and reinspections of electrical installations in and on properties in the City of Lockport upon the written request of an authorized official of the City of Lockport or as herein provided.

(4) 

The inspector is authorized to make inspections and reinspections of electrical wiring installations, devices, appliances and equipment in and on properties within the City of Lockport where he deems it necessary for the protection of life and property.

(5) 

In the event of any emergency, the inspector shall make electrical inspections upon the oral request of an official or officer of the City of Lockport.

(6) 

The inspector shall furnish written reports to the proper officials of the City of Lockport and owners and/or lessees of property where defective electrical installations and equipment are found upon inspection.

(7) 

The inspector shall authorize the issuing of a certificate of compliance when electrical installations and equipment are in conformity with this chapter, and he shall direct that a copy of the certificate of compliance be sent to the City of Lockport to the attention of the Code Enforcement Officer.

C. 

Applicability. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the electrical installations in mines, ships, railway cars, automotive equipment or the installations or equipment employed by a railway, electrical or communication utility in the exercise of its function as a utility and located outdoors or in buildings exclusively for that purpose.

D. 

Additional provisions. This § 66-19, entitled "Electrical Standards," is a supplement to the Electrical Ordinance of the City of Lockport that was approved by Common Council and effective September 30, 1964, along with any additional amendments. For further information regarding electrical inspections, permits and other pertinent information, refer to Chapter 89, Electrical Standards.