A.
The County Legislature of the County of Sullivan (the "County") does
hereby find that the profession of installation, repair and improvement
of electrical services and wiring in residential and commercial structures
is a unique occupation requiring training, experience and special
skills. The improper installation, repair and improvement of electrical
wiring may create hazardous conditions for the occupants and community.
The County Legislature finds the licensing of electrical contractors
and electricians is an appropriate method to ensure that qualified
persons practice the electrical trade in the County in order to protect
the public.
B.
Nothing in this chapter is designed to interfere with or shall be
construed to interfere with:
(1)
Any existing state or local law or the industry practice relating
to electrical work;
(2)
Authority of the local municipalities within the County to issue
certificates of occupancy or any permits necessary for the performance
of electrical work to an electrician who has a license issued by the
Board (as defined herein) pursuant to this chapter; or
(3)
A homeowner installing, repairing or improving electrical service
to such homeowner's own residence, subject to compliance with
permitting and inspection requirements of the applicable local municipality
in which the homeowner is located.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
following meanings unless the context requires otherwise:
The Board of Electrical Licensing of the County as established
by this chapter.
The Chairman of the Board of Electrical Licensing.
The County of Sullivan.
The County Legislature of the County of Sullivan.
At any given time, the electrical code then specified by
the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code; provided,
however, that in the case of alleged violations by a person who is
or should have been licensed hereunder, if the municipality where
the work was performed has adopted a more restrictive code, "electrical
code" means the more restrictive code.
Any natural person, firm, partnership, corporation, limited
liability company or other legal entity which:
Engages in or carries on the business of installing, erecting,
altering or repairing electrical wiring, apparatus, fixtures, devices,
appliances and equipment utilized or designed for the utilization
of electricity for light, heat or power purposes, or for signaling
systems operating on 50 volts or more; and
Is owned by or managed by at least one Master Electrician to
supervise the work of the Electrical Contractor.
An electrical inspector that is certified by a nationally
recognized electrical inspection certification program.
Any natural person who owns land upon which there is a one-family
dwelling unit occupied by such person and/or where there may also
be nonresidential buildings used solely for the private use of such
person, and the title thereto being in the name of such person, and/or
his or her spouse, individually or jointly.
An Electrical Inspector, a Master Electrician or other person
that in the opinion of the Board is qualified to investigate complaints
received by the Board and which has been retained by the County pursuant
to a request for proposals.
Any natural person who under the supervision of a Master
Electrician:
Installs, erects, alters or repairs electrical wiring, apparatus,
fixtures, devices, appliances and equipment utilized or designed for
the utilization of electricity for light, heat or power purposes,
or for signaling systems operating on 50 volts or more; or
Directs the performance of work done in connection with the
installation, erection, alteration, extension or repair of electrical
wiring, apparatus, fixtures, devices, appliances and equipment for
light, heat or power purposes or for signaling systems operating on
50 volts or more.
A person licensed by this chapter.
Any natural person who engages in or carries on the business
of repairing electrical wire controls and servicing oil burners, gasoline
and oil pumps, domestic water pumps, and oil, gas and air-conditioning
units, and/or installing or repairing electrical signs and billboards
and any person who contracts to do any of the foregoing.
Any natural person who engages in or carries on the business
of installing, erecting, altering or repairing electrical wiring,
apparatus, fixtures, devices, appliances and equipment utilized or
designed for the utilization of electricity for light, heat or power
purposes, or for signaling systems operating on 50 volts or more and
any person who performs, or supervises the performance of, work done
in connection with the installation, erection, alteration, extension
or repair of electrical wiring, apparatus, fixtures, devices, appliances
and equipment for light, heat or power purposes or for signaling systems
operating on 50 volts or more and any person who contracts to do any
of the foregoing.
A natural person, firm, partnership, corporation, limited
liability company or other legal entity, whether or not organized
for profit.
Work as a mechanic and installer of electrical wire, service,
parts and equipment performed under the supervision of a Master Electrician,
and the work performed was reasonably related to the scope of work
to be performed under the type of license for which application is
made.
Any natural person who is in the exclusive employ of a publicly
held corporation or an owner, lessee or manager of a building or plant
structure and whose employment consists wholly or partly of the work
of maintaining or repairing electrical wiring, apparatus, fixtures,
devices, appliances and equipment utilized or designed for the utilization
of electricity for light, heat or power purposes, or for the signaling
systems operating on 50 volts or more solely on the premises of said
business or corporation.
