Chapter 12
ELECTRICITY1

Article I. In General

12-1    Code adopted.

12-2    Regulations for operation of department.

12-3    Reservation of space on poles for signaling systems.

12-4    Combustible wiring methods within the inner fire district.

12-5    Electrical inspector—Duties.

12-6    Inspector authorized to enter premises for inspections.

12-7    Discontinuance of service authorized.

12-8    Inspector to keep records of department.

12-9    Appeals.

12-10    Liability for damages.

12-11—12-20    Reserved.

Article II. Permits and Fees

12-21    Permits required.

12-22    When permits not required.

12-23    Reserved.

12-24    Application.

12-25    Issuance of permit.

12-26    Fees.

12-27    Reserved.

12-28    Verification of value of work

12-29    Wiring installed without a permit.

12-30—12-37    Reserved.

Article III. Inspections and Certificates

12-38    Inspections of work: notice of defective work to be given

12-39    Inspection of concealed wiring.

12-40    Final inspection.

12-41    Certificate of approval.

12-42    Temporary certificate authorized.

12-43    Furnishing service without notification of approval prohibited.

12-44    Connection to energy sources prohibited until certificate of approval issued.

12-45    Reinspection; notice of unsafe conditions to be given.

12-46    Duration of permit.

12-47—12-56    Reserved.

Article IV. Electricians

12-57    License required.

12-58    License or apprentice registration required.

12-59    Provisions not applicable to telecommunications and certain utility installations.

12-60    Owner may do wiring in home without license; inspection required.

12-61—12-73    Reserved.


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Editor’s note—An ordinance of October 27, 2003, amended Ch. 12 in its entirety. Formerly, said chapter pertained to similar subject matter.

Charter reference—Light department generally, §§ 226228; authority of city council to provide lighting, § 48 (XXX); appropriations, § 65; rates, § 114; appointment and term of commissioners, §§ 121, 126; reserve fund, § 306.

Cross reference—Buildings, Ch. 8; illuminated signs, § 8-76 et seq.; fire protection and prevention, Ch. 13; gas, Ch. 15; housing, Ch. 18; plumbing, Ch. 25; sewers and water pollution control, Ch. 26; streets and sidewalks, Ch. 27; water, Ch. 31; zoning, App. A.

State law reference—Erection of wires, poles, etc., 30 V.S.A. § 2501 et seq.