§ 11-4. Electrical inspector.

(a)

The electrical inspections shall be well versed in the rules and regulations of the National Electrical Code. The electrical inspector shall be certified by the International Association of Electrical Inspectors or the International Code Council within one (1) year from the date of employment.

(b)

The inspector shall have no financial interest in any firm or organization engaged in electrical contracting business or in the sale of electrical fixtures or appliances or any related businesses in the city.

(c)

The inspector must have at least five (5) years' experience as master electrician, except that fifteen (15) undergraduate college credit hours in either engineering, architecture, building construction, or other building related field, may be substituted for one (1) year of experience and the inspector shall be certified, through a recognized, certification program for the appropriate trade within one (1) year of employment.

(d)

The inspector shall have the right during reasonable hours to enter into any building or premises for the purpose of making inspections, or tests of installations of electrical apparatus or appliances, or materials, or in the discharge of any other of his official duties.

(e)

The inspector shall have the authority to disconnect, or cause to be disconnected, electrical service serving premises or buildings in case of emergency, or when such electrical current is in his opinion dangerous to life or property.

(f)

The electrical inspector shall keep on file in his office the following data: A complete record of all licensed master electricians in the city; a copy of this chapter, together with the latest changes or revisions that may be made to same; the latest revision of the "National Electrical Code"; the "National Electrical Safety Code"; and of the franchised power and light company "Meter Installations Standards"; and such copies shall be open to inspection by any person, firm or corporation.

(Ord. of 6-28-60, Art. IV; Ord. No. 87-65, § 2, 5-4-87; Ord. No. 92-196, § 2, 11-23-92; Ord. No. 2010-O-014, § 1, 2-1-10)