11211-25 Amending Articles 1 Through 7 and Article 11 of Chapter 6 of the South Bend Municipal Code to Update Regulations Governing the Building Department

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Sec. 6-18. Penalty. Any person or agent or employee who violates any provision of this article shall be subject to penalties as set forth under this Chapter. The continued violation of any provision shall constitute a separate offense for each and every day such violation may continue. (Ord. No. 8243-92, § 1) ARTICLE 6. ELECTRICAL CODE Sec. 6-19. Connections to installations; permit and report required. (a) No person shall make connection from a supply of electricity to any electrical equipment, for the installation of which a permit is required, until a permit is issued by the Department. (b) No person shall make connections from a supply of electricity which has been disconnected or ordered to be disconnected by the electrical inspector until an order to connect has been issued by the electrical inspector. (c) Service change or upgrade shall require the structure to be brought into compliance with the electrical code in effect at the time of the service change or upgrade. (Ord. No. 8243-92, § 1; Ord. No. 8566-94, § 2; Ord. No. 9126-00, § 3) Sec. 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 registration and certificate issued pursuant to this chapter. (Ord. No. 8243-92, § 1) Sec. 6-21. Electrical Inspector. (a) Appointment; qualifications. The Building Commissioner shall appoint an Electrical Inspector, who shall have at least five (5) 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 three (3) years' of such experience and be a graduate of a recognized engineering college or university. In addition, the Inspector shall have a thorough knowledge of the Indiana Electrical Code 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. (Ord. No. 8243-92, § 1) Sec. 6-22. Electrical Registration Approvals. (a) The Electrical Inspector and/or the Building Official (hereinafter the"Examiner") shall examine applicants for registrations under this article, issue certificates therefor to qualified applicants who have paid the prescribed fees and who have passed the examination Page 22 of 31