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An ordinance to repeal subsections 2.36, 2.37, 14.50-14.58 and 14.85(30); and amend subsections 14.02, 14.06(3), 14.06(8), 14.23 and 14.26(1)(b) of the City of West Allis Revised Municipal Code, Chapter 2, City Government, and Chapter 14, Electrical Code, relative to eliminating electrical contractor licensing requirements, the Electrical Review Board and the Board of Electrical Appeals.
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The Common Council of the City of West Allis do ordain as follows:
PART I. Subsections 2.36 and 2.37 of the City of West Allis Revised Municipal Code are hereby repealed.
PART II. Subsections 14.50-14.58 and 14.85(30) of the City of West Allis Revised Municipal Code are hereby repealed.
PART III. Subsection 14.02 of the City of West Allis Revised Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
14.02 Purpose. The purpose of this Code is to safeguard life and property by regulating the proper installation, maintenance and use of electricity and utilization devices by providing for the review of persons, firms and corporations undertaking electrical work, by issuing permits for electrical work, by the inspection of the existing and newly installed wiring, equipment and devices and fixing a penalty for violation thereof.
PART IV. Subsections 14.06(3) and 14.06(8) of the City of West Allis Revised Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows:
14.06 Definitions. For the purpose of this Code, the following terms and words shall be interpreted as having the following meaning:
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(3) Duly Qualified. Duly qualified shall mean proof of a valid State of Wisconsin Master Electrician Certificate, or other equivalent license or certification issued by the State of Wisconsin to do electrical work.
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(8) Licensed Electrical Contractor. A Licensed Electrical Contractor means any person, firm or corporation engaged in the business of erecting, installing, altering, repairing, servicing or maintaining electrical wiring, ...
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