Prior to the adoption of Ord. 637 on 09/27/2005, Section 2-2-2 read as follows.

It shall be the duty of the Electrical Inspector to see that the provisions of this Chapter are enforced. He shall upon application grant permits for the installation or alteration of electric wiring and equipment, and shall make inspections of all new electrical installations and reinspections of all electric installations, all as provided in this Chapter. He shall keep complete records of all permits issued, inspections and reinspections made and other official work performed in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. He shall also keep on file a list of inspected electrical appliances issued by or for Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., which list shall be accessible for public reference during regular office hours. He shall hold membership in the National Fire Protection Association and the International Association of Electrical Inspectors and other like associations as the Mayor may direct, and shall serve on any electrical committee of these associations to which he may be appointed. All expenses in connection with such activities shall be charged against the receipts of the Electrical Inspector's office.

The Electrical Inspector is empowered to employ, after receiving the approval of the Mayor and City Council, any assistant inspectors and clerical assistants necessary for the proper conduct of his office and the inspection and reinspection of electrical installations as provided for in this Chapter. The salary of such assistants shall be determined by the Mayor and City Council. (AB11, 10-01-01)

It shall be unlawful for the Electrical Inspector or any of his assistants to engage in the business of the sale, installation or maintenance of electric wiring or equipment, either directly or indirectly, and they shall have no financial interest in any concern engaged in such business in the City at any time while holding such office as herein provided for. (Ord. 88, 4-7-1947)

There is hereby created the office of Electrical Inspector. The person chosen to fill the office of Electrical Inspector shall be competent, of good moral character, shall be possessed of such executive ability as is requisite for the efficient performance of his duties and shall have a thorough knowledge of the standard materials and methods used in the installation of electric wiring, devices, appliances and equipment; shall be well-versed in approved methods of electrical construction for safety to life and property, the statutes of the State relating to electrical work, the rules and regulations issued under authority of the statutes, and the National Electrical Code as adopted by this Chapter, for the installation and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical supply and communication lines.