Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-03-14

the ri2ed and empowered to enter at
any reasonable hour upon any prem
Uses or enter into any building, for the
purpose of inspecting the same. and it
small be unlawful for any person to
modest, hinder, obStruCt or in any way
interfere with the inspector while in
the discharge of his duties under the
provisions of this ordinance. The au-
thority Of the inspector shall extend
over the installation, alteration, extern
SION ard operation of all electrical
wiring. material, appliances. apparatus
and equipment used for electrical pur-
poses, in on or attached to any build
ing in the City of Olympia: Provided,
That none of the provisions of this or
dinance shall apply to the electrical
equipment in central stations or sub
stations for the production or control
of electrical energy for light or power.
Sec. -. Upon making an inspection
ana accepting any electrical equipment
the inspector shall leave a notice at the
service switch or other suitable place
stating that the electrical work has
been inspected and accepted by the
building Inspector.
Sec. II: 1t shall be unlawful for any
person, firm or corporation to make or
to cause or permit to be made, any al
terationS or changes in or additions to
any wiring which has been inspected
and approved. without first notifying
the building inspector in writing of
such changes or additions.
Sec II. At the time when the appli-
cation for a permit is made the appli
cant shall pay to the inspector the fol-
lowing fees, and no permit shall be is
sued until the said fees shall have
been paid:
FOR INSPECTION OF WIRING:
For each inspection covering 20
outlets or less. excluding switch
outlets ............... 1.OU
For each additional outlet above
~ '''''''''''''. .''...'.''-. 40
Minimum charge for any inspec-
ton OF old work ......... .25
Minimum charge for any inspec-
ton of new work ......... LOO
FOR INSPECTION OF MOTORS AND
DYNAMOS:
Wiring for motors and fans of
less than l horse power each. .25
Wiring for motors or dynamos of
l horse power or over......... 100
FOR INSPECTING ARC LIGHTS,
ELECTRIC IRONS AND SIGNS:
For each of the first five arc
lamps or irons. ................ 20
For each additional arc lamp or
iron above ve.......... 10
For signs having twenty lights
OF less ''''..' .'....'. ''..''' l'oo
For each additional light above
twenty ....,............. ~
Maximum charge for any inspec-
llon lU.Uu
A charge of % cents for each addi-
tional trip which may be made because
of premature notice that work is ready
for inspection, or when the wrong ad-
dress is given, also a charge of 25 cents
for each additional trip which may be
made at the option of the inspector for
all cases Of gross carelessness or will
full neglect. when it is necessary for
the inspector to make an additional
trip or trips for final inspection of the
premises.
Sec. 16. The building inspector shall
pay all fees collected by him into the
city treasury daily.
Sec IT. The fire limits mentioned in
this ordinance shall comprise the. fire
limits as they now exist or may from
time to time be hereafter established.
Sec. 49, The ordinance shall not be
construed as relieving from or lessen
ing the responsibility of any person
owning. operating or installing any
electrical wires, appliance, apparatus
or equipment for damages to any build
ing or to any person injured by any de-
feet therein; nor shall the city. it's Off
GERS, employees. or any agent thereof, be
held liable in damages or otherwise by
reason of the issuance of any permit or
of the inspection authorized herein. or
the certificate Of inspection issued by
the inspector. or otherwise.
Sec. 10. Every person, firm or cor
poration violating any of the provi-
sions of this ordinance shall be deemed
guilty of "a misdemeanor and upon con-
viction thereof shall be punished by a
fine of not less than one dollar ($1.0O),
nor more than enc hundred dollars
(S100,00), and pay the costs of. prose-
cution and may be imprisoned in the
city Jail until such fine and costs are
paid.
Sec 90 That all ordinances and
parts OF ordinances in conflict herewith
be, and the same hereby are, repealed.
Sec. 81. This ordinance shall take eff
feet and be in force thirty days after
it's passage
Passed March s, 1913.
Approved March 6. 1913.
GEO. A. HOFFMAN,
Mayor.
Attest:
/. N. HOLMES,
City Clerk.
Published March II and 81, 1918.