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.
A.Â
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.
B.Â
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.
A.Â
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.
B.Â
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.
C.Â
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.
A.Â
DAYS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL WORK
INSPECTOR
For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms and words shall
be interpreted as having the following meanings:
Calendar days, legal holidays excluded.
All materials, devices or appliances located for the purpose
of conducting or safeguarding electricity.
Any act in connection with the installation, alteration or
maintenance of an electrical system, which act requires the use of
tools.
Any person duly appointed for the purpose of enforcing the
provisions of this chapter.
B.Â
Definitions of terms not defined in this chapter shall conform to
the definitions set forth in the State Code.
