§ 16.20.020. Scope.  


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  • The provisions of this chapter shall apply to every electrical installation and electrical system, both new and existing, including, but not limited to, all alterations, repairs, replacement and maintenance, and to all electrical devices, equipment, appliances, fixtures and appurtenances within the metropolitan government area when such are installed, or connected to, or designed, or intended to be connected to any public or private electrical supply system; provided, that this chapter shall not be construed to apply to operations of the metropolitan government acting by and through the electric power board of the metropolitan government; provided further, that existing electrical installations which substantially comply with an electrical code in effect at the time those installations were installed and which are still in substantial compliance therewith shall not be required to be replaced by the enactment of this chapter, unless such electrical installations are hazardous to the surrounding properties or to the occupants of the building containing such electrical installations.

(Prior code § 14-1-2)