§ 12-131. Condemnation.

If, in the judgement of the electrical inspector after inspection, the electric conductors, appliances or equipment in any building or structure are unsafe or dangerous to persons or property, the inspector has the authority to cause such wires or appliances to be disconnected from the source of electrical energy supplying these conductors or equipment, and may at his discretion seal the control switches form same in an open or disconnected position whereupon he shall give written notice at the site and shall also notify the electric utility company serving the premises. Thereafter, it shall be unlawful for any person to cause or permit electric current to be supplied to the electrical conductors, appliances or equipment so sealed until they shall have been made safe and the inspector shall have issued a certificate of approval to that effect.

When the electrical inspector condemns all or part of any electrical installation, the owner may, within five (5) days after receiving written notice thereof, file a petition in writing for review of said action of the electrical inspector by the electrical board, upon receipt of which the board shall at once proceed to determine the facts, and within five (5) days shall make a decision in accordance with their findings.

(Ord. No. 00-27, 9-5-2000)