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J J-~ U -22- (1) To enforce the provisions of this Article and to bring before the electrical board complaints against persons who violate any of its provisions; (2) To enter any building or premises at any reasonable time with the knowledge of the owner or custodian to examine any electrical wiring or installation of electrical wiring, fixtures, or equipment; (3) To order the electric service disconnected when improper or defective wiring exists or where electrical construction or equipment has been installed without a permi t only after notifying the responsible parties and giving them sufficient time to correct the problem; ( 4) To order compliance with this Article where a change of use occurs in a building which requires changes or alterations to existing wiring; (5) To disconnect electrical service in cases of emergency where necessary for safety of persons or property or where electrical equipment may interfere with the work of the Fire Department; ~ (6) To attach to electrical equipment or electrical meters any official notice or seal to prevent the unlawful use of electricity. (7) To order any person to cease doing any work in violation of this Article; and, (8) Any other duties set forth in this Article or which may be reasonably necessary to implement the provisions of this Article. , Sec. 5-148 to 5-150. Reserved. Division 4. Licensing. Sec. 5-151. Requirement of license. It is unlawful for any person to perform electrical work subject to this Article unless licensed as a master electrician, or unless licensed as a journeyman or apprentice electrician and doing electrical work under the supervision, direction and control of a licensed master electrician, unless the person is exempt under any of the following: (1) The holder of a maintenance electrician license may, during employment by one employer on a full-time basis, perform electrical work, restricted to maintenance, repair and replacement of any electrical conductor or equipment pertaining to branch circuits or similar work within the building or premises of the employer without the supervision, direction, or control of a master electrician. A maintenance electrician is specifically limited to work on premises controlled by the employer. Maintenance electricians are prohibited from installing any additional wiring or equipment. (2) A property owner may perform electrical work in a residence owned and occupied by the owner as a homestead. All such work shall be subject to permit, inspection, and approval in accordance with the terms of this Article. (3) Electrical work done by persons engaged by any electric utility in the construction and maintenance of the utility's system shall not be subject to this Article.