Amending Chapter 6 Entitled Buildings Deleting Chapter 8 Articles 1 Through 6

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(c) The electric utility shall submit to the Department a daily report of the address of each service location where the utility's customer has requested a final billing of the account. Section 6 -20. Liability for Damages. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility or liability of any party owning, operating, controlling, or installing any electrical service or equipment for damages to person or property caused by any defect therefrom. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to have the City assume any such liability by reason of examination authorized under this Chapter or by the license and certificate issued pursuant to this Chapter. Section 6 -21. Electrical Inspector. (a) The director of the Department shall appoint an electrical inspector, who shall have at least ten (10) years experience in installation, alteration, repair or inspection of electrical wiring and equipment for electric light, heat and power in or on buildings or premises or shall have had five (5) years of such experience and be a graduate of a recognized engineering college or university. In addition, the inspector shall have a thorough know- ledge of the Indiana Electrical Rules and of approved materials and methods of electrical construction necessary for safety to persons and property. (b) Authority to discontinue use. Upon finding that any electrical equipment is dangerous to persons or property because it is defective or defectively installed, the electrical inspector has the authority to order in writing the person responsible for the electrical equipment to make changes or repairs necessary to place the equipment in safe condition in compliance with this Chapter. If the person responsible does not comply with the order within seventy -two (72) hours from service of the order, the electrical inspector shall have the authority to disconnect or order the discontinuance of electrical service to such electrical equipment. (c) Authority to disconnect electrical equipment. Upon the approval of the Building Commissioner, the electrical inspector has the authority to disconnect or cause the disconnection of any electrical equipment immediately upon his determination that such immediate disconnection is necessary for safety to persons or property. Section 6 -22. Electrical Examining Board. (a) An Electrical Examining Board (referred to in this Article as the Board) shall examine applicants for licenses under this Article, issue certificates therefor to qualified applicants who have paid the prescribed fees and who have passed the examination hereinafter required, and revoke or suspend any license after just cause shown before such Board. (b) The Board shall consist of five (5) members to be appointed by the Mayor, as follows: two (2) Class A electrical contractors, one (1) electrical engineer registered in the State of Indiana, one (1) electrical construction journeyman, and the City electrical inspector. Members shall serve for a term of four (4) years, and shall hold office at the pleasure of the Mayor. Each member shall receive Ten ($10.00) Dollars for each meeting of the Board he attends, except for the electrical inspector, who shall serve without pay. (c) On the first Monday in March and on the first Monday in August the Board or its designee shall examine applicants for licenses, provided that any such appliations are pending. The Board may also meet at the call of the chairman of the Board, and provide for examinations at other times. - 11 -