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DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY#
Sec. 9-111. - Electrical inspector.#
(a)
The town administrator shall appoint an electrical inspector whose duties it shall be to enforce the provisions of this article.
(b)
No person shall be appointed an electrical inspector unless he is qualified and certified by the state board of examiners of electricians as a holder of a class A or B license and certified by the state building code commission.
(Code 1972, § 7-1)
Sec. 9-112. - Requirements for electrical installations.#
All installations of electrical equipment shall be in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, with the statutes of the state and with any orders, rules and regulations issued by authority thereof and with generally recognized standards for safety of persons and property. Where no specific standards are prescribed by this article, by the statutes of the state or by any order, rule or regulation issued by authority thereof, conformity with the provisions of the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, including all supplements and official interpretations, shall be the standards of the town. Copies of such codes, supplements and interpretations shall be kept in the office of the electrical inspector for use by the public.
(Code 1972, § 7-2)
Sec. 9-113. - Certification of electricians.#
It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of installing electrical wiring or electrical apparatus for heat, light or power in the town until such person shall have appeared before the board of examiners of the state, paid the fee required, been examined and received the certificate of qualification required in this article, and no firm or corporation shall continue to conduct such business after the member or bona fide employee of such firm or corporation holding a certificate of qualification, as provided in this article, shall have ceased his connection with such firm or corporation, but the firm or corporation may appoint another member of such firm or corporation or another bona fide employee, and make application for examination upon payment of an examination fee.
(Code 1972, § 7-3)
Sec. 9-114. - Correction of dangerous installations.#
Within 24 hours after receiving information of any electrical construction, wiring or apparatus alleged to be dangerous to person or property, the electrical inspector shall inspect such construction, wiring or apparatus; and if found to be dangerous, he shall cause the current to be cut off, or otherwise cause such construction, wiring or apparatus to be put in such safe condition as he shall prescribe.
(Code 1972, § 7-12)
Sec. 9-115. - Inspections generally.#
The electrical inspector shall be notified in writing by the person doing the work, first when roughing-in work is completed, and again when the entire work is completed; in both cases within 48 hours after completion of the work. After receipt of the notice, the inspector shall inspect the work and if the work conforms in all respects with the provisions of this article, he shall attach a notice of approval, in a conspicuous place, on the premises.
(Code 1972, § 7-13)
Sec. 9-116. - Concealing wiring prior to inspection.#
It shall be unlawful for any person to cover or in any other manner conceal any electrical wire, conduits or raceways intended for the installation of electrical wires or apparatus until they shall have been inspected and approved by the electrical inspector or any assistant appointed by him to inspect the work.
(Code 1972, § 7-14)
Sec. 9-117. - Right of entry of inspectors.#
The electrical inspector and his assistants shall have the right to enter any building, public or private; any manhole or subway; or to climb any pole on private property, at any reasonable hour and shall have access at any time to all theaters, auditoriums, moving picture booths and projection rooms for the purpose of inspecting old electrical wiring and appliances to be made to conform to the provisions of this Code.
(Code 1972, § 7-15)
Sec. 9-118. - Authority of inspector to cut off current.#
In case of failure to comply with the provisions of this article, the electrical inspector shall have the authority to cut off lights or current in or on premises affected by such failure, after notice, and shall have authority to enforce a discontinuance of such lights or current until the requirements of this article have been complied with. In the case of fire or other emergency, the electrical inspector shall have the right to authorize the utility company to cut off lights or current in or on premises affected thereby without notice.
(Code 1972, § 7-16)
Sec. 9-119. - Report of accidents.#
In the event of any faulty electric wires or apparatus, causing fire or other injury to property or persons, the company that furnishes the current must report the accident to the electrical inspector immediately upon receiving any knowledge of the accident.
(Code 1972, § 7-17)
Sec. 9-120. - Permission for temporary use of current.#
During the construction or alteration of any building, or when an urgent necessity is shown to exist, the electrical inspector may grant temporary permission for the use of electric current through any electrical wiring or installation, for a period to be specified by him; provided, that in his opinion such wiring or installation is in such condition that electric current may be used therein without danger to life or property. At the expiration of the period for which such temporary permission, or any extension thereof, is granted, such use shall cease, and such wiring or installation shall be disconnected from the supply.
(Code 1972, § 7-18)
Sec. 9-121. - Penalties for violation of article.#
Any person violating any of the provisions of this article, or any regulation prescribed by the electrical inspector, or interfering with or obstructing the electrical inspector in the performance of any duty thereunder or failing or refusing to conform to any of the requirements thereof, or failing to comply with any order of the electrical inspector, shall be punishable in accordance with the provisions of G.L. 1956, § 5-6-28.
(Code 1972, § 7-27)
Secs. 9-122—9-150. - Reserved.#
DIVISION 2. - PERMIT#
Sec. 9-151. - Required; application.#
No person shall, without first obtaining a permit therefor in accordance with the fee schedule in section 11-1, install any heat, light or power wiring, or fixture, apparatus or fittings used thereon. Application for such permits shall be made in writing to the electrical inspector upon forms furnished by the electrical inspector.
(Code 1972, § 7-4)
Sec. 9-152. - Fees.#
The schedule of fees as contained in section 11-1 shall apply to any type of electrical installation or electrical repair done in the confines of the town.
(Code 1972, § 7-5)
Sec. 9-153. - Building permit required.#
No person shall obtain a permit as required by this article until he shall exhibit to the electrical inspector a building permit as required by the town, if the work is in conjunction with new construction, alterations or repairs.
(Code 1972, § 7-6)
Sec. 9-154. - Issuance of sign or placard.#
Whenever the electrical inspector shall issue any permit for any work, he shall at the same time issue to the person obtaining such permit a sign or placard of such size and design as may be prescribed by the electrical inspector, on which shall be shown the work and location thereof for which such a permit is issued; and the person doing such shall keep such sign or placard displayed on the outside of the building or on the premises where such work is authorized to be performed at a place thereon such sign or placard will be visible from the street or road adjacent to such building or premises, at all times from the commencement of such work until the completion thereof.
(Code 1972, § 7-7)
Sec. 9-155. - Application for meter locations.#
It will still be necessary to apply to the Narragansett Electric Company for meter locations, but the company will not connect or disconnect any service without the proper authorization from the division of electrical inspection of this town.
(Code 1972, § 7-8)
Sec. 9-156. - Submission of plans.#
It will be necessary on all permit applications with an estimated expenditure of $500.00 or more to submit a plan showing complete electrical installation and layout.
(Code 1972, § 7-9)
Sec. 9-157. - Obtaining forms or information.#
All necessary forms or additional information concerning permits may be obtained at the office of the division of electrical inspection in the town hall.
(Code 1972, § 7-10)
Sec. 9-158. - Suspension or revocation of certificates or permits; reports of violations to state.#
The electrical inspector shall have the power to suspend or revoke any certificate or permit issued under the provisions of this article for a violation of any of the terms, conditions or requirements of this article, or for failure to do electrical work in a first class workmanlike manner and for failure to correct any defect in workmanship; it being further provided that such action shall be reported to the state board of examiners of electricians in accordance with G.L. 1956, § 5-6-25.
(Code 1972, § 7-11)