18.010 Electrical Inspector.

(1) Qualifications. The person chosen to fill said office of Electrical Inspector shall be of good moral character, possessed of such executive ability requisite for the proper performance of his duties and shall have a thorough knowledge of the standard materials and methods used in the installation of electrical equipment for safety to persons and property, the Wisconsin Statutes relating to electrical work and any rules, orders and regulations issued by authority thereof and the National Electrical Code, six years of electrical trade satisfactory to DSPS, and successfully complete the examination for State certification as a commercial electrical inspector, or be a State-certified master electrician. He shall be recommended by the Fire Chief for appointment by the Council pursuant to MMC 2.070(2).

(2) Restrictions. It shall be unlawful for the Electrical Inspector to engage in the installation and maintenance of electrical wiring and appliances for hire, either directly or indirectly, and he shall have no financial interest in any concern engaged in such business in the City of Manitowoc at any time while holding the office of Electrical Inspector. Any violation of any provisions of this subsection by the said Electrical Inspector shall be sufficient cause for his dismissal and removal from office.

(3) Duties. It shall be the duty of the Electrical Inspector to enforce the provisions of this chapter.

Complete records of all permits issued and inspections made and other official work performed under the provisions of this chapter shall be kept and so arranged as to afford prompt information concerning electrical installations.

(4) Right of Access. The Electrical Inspector shall have the right during reasonable hours to enter any public or private buildings, structures, or premises in the discharge of his official duties or for the purpose of making any inspection or test of electrical wires or appliances contained therein. He shall be given prompt access to any premises upon notification to the proper authority.

(5) Right to Cut Off Current. The Electrical Inspector shall have the authority to cause the turning off of all electrical currents to any equipment which he finds to be in an unsafe condition, and cut off or discontinue electrical service in case of emergency and where such electrical currents are dangerous to life or property, or may interfere with the work of the Fire Department. No person, firm or corporation shall reconnect any equipment thus cut off until written permission is given by the Electrical Inspector.

(6) Annual and Periodic Inspections. The Electrical Inspector shall annually inspect all the electrical installations and apparatus in the factories, mills or shops and other occupancies as exigencies occur within the City of Manitowoc and when such installations or apparatus are found to be in a dangerous condition, the Inspector shall notify the person, firm or corporation owning, using, operating or installing same to place them in a safe condition.

[Ord. 19-551 § 1, 2019. Prior code § 18.01]