ARTICLE III. INSPECTIONS AND CERTIFICATES
12-38 Inspections of work: notice of defective work to be given
It shall be the duty of the person performing the work or their authorized representative to notify the electrical inspector and request an inspection of the work being done under permit. The electrical inspector shall inspect all electrical wiring and equipment installed under such permits and not previously inspected, with the holder of the permit or a representative who holds an electrical license from the State of Vermont. The inspector shall complete a certificate of approval for such work as is found in conformity with the provisions of this chapter. If upon inspection the installation is not found to comply with the provisions of this chapter, the inspector shall at once notify the person making the installation stating the defects that have been found to exist.
(Rev. Ords. 1962, § 826; Ord. of 3-10-86; Ord. of 10-27-03, eff. 11-26-03; Ord. of 12-11-06, eff. 1-10-07)
12-39 Inspection of concealed wiring.
When any part of an electrical installation is to be concealed from view by the permanent placement of parts of the building, the person installing the wiring shall notify the electrical inspector and such parts of the wiring installation shall not be concealed until seventy-two (72) hours, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, shall have elapsed from the time of such notification so that the inspector can inspect the installation; provided, that on large installations where the concealment of parts of the wiring proceeds continuously, the person installing the wiring shall give the inspector due notice.
(Rev. Ords. 1962, § 826; Ord. of 3-10-86; Ord. of 10-27-03, eff. 11-26-03)
12-40 Final inspection.
Upon completion of the work which has been authorized by issuance of a permit, it shall be the duty of the person performing such work and their authorized licensed representative to notify the electrical inspector, who shall inspect such work within 5 days, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, from the time such notice is given or as soon thereafter as practicable.
(Rev. Ords. 1962, § 826; Ord. of 3-10-86; Ord. of 10-27-03, eff. 11-26-03)
12-41 Certificate of approval.
If the work is found to comply with the provisions of this chapter, the electrical inspector may upon request issue to the person performing the work a final certificate of approval authorizing connection to the source of supply for final testing and the use of the installation., The inspector shall also notify the public utility furnishing service of such authorization.
(Rev. Ords. 1962, § 826; Ord. of 3-10-86; Ord. of 10-27-03, eff. 11-26-03)
12-42 Temporary certificate authorized.
A temporary certificate of approval may be issued authorizing the connection and use of certain portions of an incomplete installation and such certificate shall be revocable at the discretion of the electrical inspector.
(Rev. Ords. 1962, § 826; Ord. of 10-27-03, eff. 11-26-03)
12-43 Furnishing service without notification of approval prohibited.
No public utility shall furnish any electrical service to any person until notified that the work has been approved and that a final certificate of approval has been issued.
(Rev. Ords. 1962, § 826)
12-44 Connection to energy sources prohibited until certificate of approval issued.
(a) Except in cases of emergency, it shall be unlawful for any person to make connection from a source of energy to any electric wiring or equipment for the installation of which a permit is required until a certificate of approval has been issued by the inspector, authorizing such connection.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to make connection from a source of electrical energy to any electric wiring or equipment which has been disconnected or ordered to be disconnected by the electrical inspector or the use of which has been ordered by the inspector to be discontinued, until a certificate of approval has been issued by him authorizing the reconnection and use of such wiring or equipment. Where emergency work is done, the inspector shall be notified as soon as possible and shall inspect such work.
(Rev. Ords. 1962, § 828; Ord. of 10-27-03, eff. 11-26-03)
12-45 Reinspection; notice of unsafe conditions to be given.
The electrical inspector may make periodically a thorough reinspection of the installations of all electrical wiring and equipment now or hereafter installed within the city and within the scope of this chapter and when such wiring or equipment is found to be in a dangerous or unsafe condition, the owner of the premises or their agent shall be notified of such condition and shall make such repairs or changes as are necessary to put such wiring or equipment in a safe and proper condition. Such repairs or changes shall be completed within fifteen (15) days from the date of notice or within such other period of time as may be designated by the inspector in the notice.
(Rev. Ords. 1962, § 827-1; Ord. of 3-10-86; Ord. of 10-27-03, eff. 11-26-03; Ord. of 7-18-22)
12-46 Duration of permit.
Electrical permits shall be invalid after three (3) years from the date of issuance. The building inspector shall have the discretion to approve extensions of time beyond the three-year limit provided that all extensions are in writing and are for a specified duration which is consistent with the permits issued by the department of planning and zoning for the subject permit.
(Ord. of 5-20-02; Ord. of 10-27-03, eff. 11-26-03)