[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Dickinson 2-8-2016 by L.L. No. 2-2016. Amendments noted where applicable.]
Since there is danger to life and property inherent in the use
of electrical energy, this Electrical Standards Chapter is enacted
to regulate the installation, alteration of wiring for electric light,
heat or power and signal systems operating on 50 volts or more, in
or on all real property within the Town of Dickinson, excluding the
Village of Port Dickinson.
All electrical installations heretofore mentioned shall be made
in conformity with the requirements of the National Electrical Code
except where the provisions of this chapter or any other local law,
ordinance or building code of the Town of Dickinson shall differently
prescribe, in which event compliance with the provisions of such local
law, ordinance or building code shall be recognized as proper compliance
with this chapter. The requirements of the National Electrical Code
shall be those known as National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet
No. 70, as approved and adopted by the American Standards Association.
The Chief Inspector, and each of the duly appointed Inspectors
of New York Atlantic-Inland, Inc., and any other firms presently or
hereinafter approved by the New York State Electric and Gas Corporation
as qualified to make inspections of electrical installations within
the area served by said New York State Electric and Gas Corporation,
are hereby authorized and deputized as agents of the Town of Dickinson
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 Town of Dickinson.
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 code, 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 codes as
referred to in this chapter, insofar as any of the same apply to electrical
wiring. The Inspector shall make inspection and reinspections of electrical
installations in and on properties in the Town of Dickinson upon the
written request of any authorized official of the Town of Dickinson
or as herein provided. The Inspector is authorized to make inspections
and reinspections of electrical wiring installations, devices, appliances
and equipment, in and on properties within the Town of Dickinson where
he deems it necessary for the protection of life and property. In
the event of an emergency, it is the duty of the Inspector to make
electrical inspections upon the oral request of an official or office
of the Town of Dickinson. It shall be the duty of the Inspector to
furnish written reports to the proper officials of the Town of Dickinson
and owners and/or lessees of property where defective electrical installations
and equipment are found upon inspection. He shall authorize the issuing
of a certificate of compliance when electrical installations and equipment
arc in conformity with this chapter. He shall direct that a copy of
the certificate of compliance be sent to the Town of Dickinson to
the attention of the Building Inspector.
It shall be a violation of this chapter for any person, firm
or corporation to install or cause to be installed, or to alter electrical
wiring for light, heat or power in or on properties in the Town of
Dickinson until an application for inspection has been filed with
said electrical inspector. Except as herein limited, it shall be a
violation of this chapter for a person, firm or corporation to connect
or cause to be connected electrical wiring, in or on properties for
light, heat or power, to any source of electrical energy supply, prior
to the issuance of a temporary certificate, or a certificate of compliance,
by the electrical inspector.
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any of the
provisions of this chapter or any rule or regulations made pursuant
thereto shall be guilty of a violation, and upon conviction thereof
may be punished by a fine of not more than $250, and each day on which
such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the electrical
installations in mines, ships, railway cars, automotive equipment,
or the installation 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 used exclusively for that purpose.
This chapter shall not apply to any work involved in the manufacture
assembly, test or repair of electrical machinery, apparatus, materials
and equipment by a person, firm or corporation engaged in electrical
manufacturing as their principal business.
This chapter shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen
the responsibility of any person owning, operating, controlling or
installing any electrical wiring, devices, appliances, or equipment
for loss of life or damage to person or property caused by any defect
therein, nor shall the Town of Dickinson or New York Atlantic Inland,
Inc., be deemed to have assumed any such liability by reason of any
inspection made pursuant to this chapter.
