[R. O. 1947, ch. 11, § 3]
Electrical wiring shall include the installation of conductors,
raceways, apparatus, fixtures or other appliances within or on a building
or other structure for carrying or using electricity for light, heat
or power, or for a signaling system, and the repair, extension or
alteration of conductors, raceways and fixtures within or on a building
or other structure for carrying or using electricity for light, heat
or power, or for a signaling system; except, unless otherwise provided
by law, in county, state and federal buildings and in stations, substations
and vaults where such are under the sole control of the electric utility
company.
[R. O. 1947, ch. 11, § 4; Ord. No. 82, § 1;
Ord. No. 234, § 1; Ord. No. 592, § 1]
Except as may be otherwise provided in this chapter, the installation,
repair and maintenance of electrical wiring and electrical fixtures
used for light, heat and power purposes in buildings and structures
subject to the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 143, Sections 3
to 6C, inclusive, shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations
made in accordance with Chapter 617 of the Acts of 1950 and as same
may be from time to time altered or amended, which rules and regulations
are on deposit with the secretary of state of the commonwealth.
[R. O. 1947, ch. 11, § 2]
All materials, fittings or apparatus used in a system of electrical
wiring for light, heat or power, or in a signaling system, not including
that used in the installation, alteration or repair of equipment employed
by a railroad, electric or communication utility company in the exercise
of its functions as a utility and located outdoors or in buildings
used exclusively for that purpose, and not including the fire alarm,
police signal and traffic signals systems, shall conform to the provisions
of this article.
[R. O. 1947, ch. 11, § 14]
This article shall not be construed to relieve from responsibility
or liability any party owning, operating, controlling or installing
any electrical equipment or wiring for damages to persons or property
caused by any defect therein, or to lessen such responsibility or
liability, nor shall the city be held as assuming any such liability
by reason of the inspection or reinspection authorized herein or the
certificate of approval issued as herein provided or by reason of
the approval or disapproval of any equipment authorized herein.
