§ 10-195. Office created; qualification.

(a)

Created; qualifications. There is hereby created the office of electrical inspector. The person chosen to fill the office of electrical inspector shall:

(1)

Be of good moral character, shall be possessed of such executive ability as is requisite for the performance of his duties and shall have a thorough knowledge of the standard materials and methods used in the installation of electrical equipment;

(2)

Be well-versed in approved methods of construction for safety to persons and property:

a.

The statutes of the state relating to electrical work and any orders, rules and regulations issued by authority thereof; and

b.

The National Electrical Code, as approved by the American Standards Association;

(3)

Have two years' experience as an electrical inspector or five years' experience in the installation of electrical equipment, or a graduate mechanical or electrical engineer with two years of practical electrical experience.

(b)

State-licensed inspector. The electrical inspector shall be a licensed master or journeymen electrician as defined under state statutes.

(Code 1992, § 412.02(1)(A); Ord. No. 2011-12, 6-21-2011)