§ 18-66. Electrical contractor's license.

(1)

Electrical license required. No person shall install, alter, repair, remove, connect or disconnect any electrical wiring, fixture or apparatus in the village without first having obtained a license from the supervisor of inspections. Exceptions:

(a)

Homeowner may personally install electrical materials or equipment in a single-family dwelling owned and occupied by him or her as their permanent residence. He or she must comply with all codes and ordinances of the village.

(b)

Electrical utilities generating, distributing or consuming electrical power.

(c)

Manufacturers of electrical materials or equipment for their testing equipment.

(d)

Death or disability of the licensee. Permits issued can be completed by qualified persons without a new permit being issued. No new permits shall be issued until a new licensee has been obtained.

(2)

Qualifications. Any person who holds a current village license or maintains state certification as a master electrician shall qualify for an electrical contractor's license.

(3)

Supervising electrician. No sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation shall perform any electrical work unless at least one person connected with such sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation, either as owner, partner, stockholder, officer or employee, is licensed as required by this section. Such licensed electrician shall superintend all work done by such firm or corporation. No supervising electrician shall permit his license to be used by any firm or corporation unless he is employed at all times by such firm or corporation and actively engaged in supervising all work performed by the employer.

(4)

License period. All electrical contractor's licenses shall be numbered in the order in which they are issued and shall state clearly the specific person for which the license is granted, the date of issuance, the fee paid and the name of the licensee and, unless sooner revoked, shall expire on June 30 thereafter.

(5)

Electrical contractor's license fee. The license fee for a new and a renewal electrical contractor's license must be paid at the time the application is submitted to the village clerk. In order to renew a license, the previous license must have been issued during the previous license period. A late fee shall be added to any renewal application received by the village clerk after August 15. New and renewal license fees and the late fee shall be specified in the most current village board resolution.

(6)

Revocation or suspension. Any license granted under the provisions of this section may be revoked or suspended by the electrical inspector if the licensee violated any ordinance or law relating to electrical work, or is guilty of installing electrical material or equipment which is a hazard to life or property. No license shall be revoked or suspended unless the licensee has been notified in writing of the charges against him or her.

(Ord. No. 771, § I, 10-18-05)