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PAGE 3 2.5 That the Electrical Inspector shall;~pon application on proper forms for the installation of electrical wiring, devices and equipment, and upon pay- ment of required fees, make,inspecti-ous of all new electrical in.stallations and make re-inspections of any existing electrical installations at such time as he may deem necessary for the purpose of the safeguarding of life and property within the City of San Marcos, Texas. I 2.6 That the Electrical Inspector shall'have the right to enter any building during reasonable hours in the discharge of his duty for the purpose of making any inspection or test of any electrical wiring, device, and equipment therein and where such installations are fOund hazardous to life or property or to the work of the Fire Department, or otherwise not in conformity with existing ordinances, he is hereby empowered to disconnect such parts of installations or to order disconnection of electric service to any building after having 'given notice, in writing to the Parties concerned, and such defective electric wiring shall not be again connected until made safe as directed by the Electrical Inspector. 2.7 That it shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with the Electrical Inspector in the discharge of his duties or to prevent him from carrying out the provisions of this ordinance. 2.8 That the Electrical Inspector, and/or Electrical Board shall decide all disputed questions pertaining to the installation of all electric wiring, devices and equipment, hereinafter provided for in this ordinance. Decisions shall be governed by taking into consideration the National Electrical Code, the National Safety Code, the Minimum Housing Code of the City of San Marcos, Texas, and the standards generally recognized by the trade concerning the safe and proper installation of electrical wiring, devices and equipment. I 2.9 That the Electrical Inspector and/or the Electrical Board shall have the right and authority to suspend the license of any Master Electrician upon the Vio- lation of any portion of this ordinance, and the Electrical Inspector shall, uport suspension, file with the City Secretary a statement setting forth the reasons for such suspension. A copy of such report shall be given the suspended Master Electrician upon his request. If the Master Electrician feels aggrieved by such suspension, he may then notify the City Council in writing of his feelings artd may appear and be heard by said City Council. If, upon full hearing before the City Council, it is determined by said Council that such suspension is well founded, then the electrician's License will be revoked and the City Attorney dir- ected to take such action as may be necessary to forfeit the bond of such Master Electrician. In the event the suspended Master Electrician fails or refuses to appeal to the City Council within ten (10) days then the City Secretary shall place before the City Council the Electrical Inspector's report. It shall then be the duty of said City Council to revoke the suspension order or revoke the license and forfeit the bond as aforesaid. 2.10 That the City Electrical Inspector shall not issue a Master Electrician's License to any previous holder of a revoked license, except upon new application, approved by the Examining Board after a fifteen (15) day waiting period. SECTION 3. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMIT AND INSPECTION. 3.1 That before proceeding with the installation, alteration of or the ad- dition to any electrical wiring or equipment within or on any building, structure, or premises, publicly or privately owned in the City of San Marcos, Texas, the Master Electrician in charge of such proposed work shall first file with the City Electrical Inspector an application requesting the inspection and secure a permit therefor. I 3.2 That application for such inspection and permit describing the work to be done shall be made in writing to the City Electrical Inspector by the Master Electrician installing the work; shall give the exact street number of the pre- mises on which work is to be done, date inspection is desired, name of the owner or occupant, name of the electrician doing work and class of wiring. 3.3 That on all applications where plans and specifications require instal- lation above the minimum standards as set forth in this code, the plans and spec- ifications for such work shall be accompanied with application for inspection. No deviations may be made from insta11ati6n described in such plans and specifi- cations without the written approval of the owner,or architect.