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J . 1 �0 Lel\ :j' Building Ordinance w ntinued (9) Whenever any wiring apparatus or fixture con- ducting or using current for lights, heat or power is found upon inspec- tion by the Building Official or one of his duly authorized assistants to be especially or immediately hazardous to life or property, the said Building Official shall immediately open a switch or circuit breaker controlling the supply of current to such wiring apparatus or fixture and post in. a conspicuous place near such switch or circuit breaker a notice reading as follows: "NOTICE WIRING CONDEMNED" 'The use of electric current is prohibited through this wiring or equipment until proper repairs have been made and approved by the County Building Official'. " O The Building Official must be notified when repairs are completed. After such notice is posted, no person shall close the switch or circuit breaker or use or attempt to use any current through such wiring apparatus or fixture that has been condemned until necessary repairs have been made and approved by the Building Official. The Building Official may also notify - the person, firm or corporation furnishing current to such wiring apparatus or fixture to disconnect the supply wires and cut off the current from premises where such wiring apparatus or fixture is located and such supply wire shall be disconnected and the current cut off until necessary repairs are made and approved by the Building Official. (10) Any person, firm or corporation failing or refusing to comply with any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a mis- demeanor in the second degree and subject to fine or imprisonment provided by law. Section 14. Requirements Not Covered By Code. Any require- ment necessary for the safety of an existing or proposed electrical wiring apparatus or equipment not specifically covered by this code shall be determined by the Building Official subject to appeal .to the Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Section 15. Liability. Any officer or employee, or member of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, charged with the enforcement of any of the codes established by this ordinance, acting for the applicable governing body in the discharge of his duties, shall not thereby render himself liable personally for ordinary negligence, and he is hereby relieved from all personal liability for ordinary negligence for any damage that may occur to persons or property as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge of his duties. Any suit brought against any officer or employee because of such act performed by him in the enforcement of any provision of such codes shall be defended by the County Attorney (referred to in place of Department of Law) until the final termination of the proceedings. Section 16. Permits. (1) When Reouired. (a) No electrical wiring, alterations or changes to existin`; systems or the installation of electrical apparatus or equipment for lights, heat, potter or, other uses or purposes v: ithin or attached to any building or structure- subject to this ordinance shall be undertaken prior to the issuance of a peri -nit therifor. (h) Ordinv_ry ,-ep:tir s to (I. -LE utf!ed or broken futures, appa riow: ur v(Juip:l,•.ut shall not require 'I permit.