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 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 22. ELECTRICAL CODE
 Article I. ADMINISTRATIVE

§ 22.01. Definitions.  

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  • The following words and phrases, when used in this Chapter, shall have the meaning respectively ascribed to them in this section:

    Apprentice Electrician. A helper or assistant to a journeyman. The apprentice is not qualified to work on electrical construction alone but must at all times work under the direct supervision and be accompanied by a qualified journeyman or master electrician.

    Board. The Building and Fire Codes Board of Appeal.

    Electrical Construction. All work and materials used in installing, maintaining or extending a system of electrical wiring for light, heat or power and all appurtenances, apparatus or equipment used in connection therewith, inside or attached to any building or structure, lot or premises.

    Electrical Contractor. A person, firm or corporation engaging in the business of electrical contracting. The person in charge of the electrical installations for such person, firm or corporation shall have qualified by the Electrical Contractors Licensing Board ("ECLB").

    Maintenance Electrician. A person who is qualified as hereinbefore prescribed as a journeyman or master electrician, but who must be regularly employed to maintain and make minor repairs to the electrical wiring, apparatus and equipment which is installed, contained and used upon the premises or in buildings owned, occupied or controlled by the person by whom the maintenance electrician is employed. Under this paragraph a maintenance electrician is not authorized to install any new electrical wiring, apparatus or equipment for light, heat or power.

    Master Electrician. A person who possesses the necessary qualifications, training and technical knowledge to plan, layout and supervise the installation of electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipment for light, heat or power and who is qualified under the provisions of the ECLB.

    National Electric Code. The most recently adopted edition of the National Electric Code by the Florida Building Commission.

    Qualified Person. A person qualified under the provisions of this Chapter and licensed under the ECLB.

(Ord. of 12-6-1971, § 1; Ord. of 3-5-1984, Doc. #18408; Ord. of 3-12-1990, Doc. #23704; Ord. No. 2015-55, § 1, 11-16-2015, Doc. #1511161208)