The purpose of this chapter is to safeguard life and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity. Compliance therewith and proper maintenance will result in an installation essentially free from hazard. This chapter is not intended as a design specification nor an instruction manual for untrained persons.
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This chapter covers electrical conductors and equipment installed within or on public and private buildings or other structures and other premises such as yards, parking lots and industrial substations, and conductors that connect the installations to a supply of electricity.
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This chapter does not cover installations in mobile homes, recreational vehicles, carnival equipment and installations not covered under the Wisconsin State Electrical Code.
The Wisconsin State Electrical Code, Chs. PSC 114 and SPS 316, Wis. Adm. Code, as far as applicable, is hereby incorporated herein as though fully set forth. A violation of any applicable provision thereof shall constitute a violation of this chapter.
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Duties. The Electrical Inspector shall perform electrical inspections and other duties as may be required. The Electrical Inspector shall have the authority in all matters pertaining to electrical code and inspections and shall enforce state laws and Village ordinances relating thereto.
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Qualifications. The Electrical Inspector shall hold a current certified electrical inspector's certificate from the State of Wisconsin and shall be well versed in the approved methods of electrical construction and the State Electrical Code.
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Authority. The Electrical Inspector or his authorized agent shall have the authority at all reasonable hours for any proper purpose to enter any public or private building and premises, upon notice to the owner or person immediately in charge, in the discharge of his official duties, or for the purpose for making an inspection or test of the electrical systems contained therein. If consent to enter personal or real properties which are not public buildings, or to enter portions of public buildings which are not open to the public for inspection purposes, has been denied, the Electrical Inspector may obtain a special warrant under § 66.0119, Wis. Stats.
A complete record of all licenses, applications and permits shall be kept, along with a record of all inspections made and other official work performed under the provisions of the chapter and so arranged to afford prompt information of electrical work.
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For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms and words shall be interpreted as having the following meanings:
DAYS
Calendar days, legal holidays excluded.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
All materials, devices or appliances located for the purpose of conducting or safeguarding electricity.
ELECTRICAL WORK
Any act in connection with the installation, alteration or maintenance of an electrical system, which act requires the use of tools.
INSPECTOR
Any person duly appointed for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter.
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Definitions of terms not defined in this chapter shall conform to the definitions set forth in the State Code.