§ 81-12. Authority to Disconnect  


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  • The Chief Electrical Inspector is hereby empowered to disconnect or to order in writing the discontinuance of electrical service to wiring, devices or materials found to be dangerous and a hazard to life, health and property until the installation of such wiring device or material has been made safe as directed by the Chief Electrical Inspector.

    Any person, firm, corporation, public utility, political subdivision or governmental agency ordered to discontinue such electrical service shall do so within 24 hours after the receipt of such written notice, and shall not reconnect such service or allow or cause the same to be reconnected until notified to do so by the Chief Electrical Inspector. Refusal or failure or neglect to comply with any such notice or order shall be considered by the Chief Electrical Inspector a violation of this Code. The Chief Electrical Inspector may then institute any appropriate action or proceeding to prevent, restrain, correct or abate the refusal to comply with any such notice or order.