Lynwood — Ch. 18 Art. II Minimum Standards Codes § 18-115
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The electrical regulations of the electrical code shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any person owning, operating or installing any electrical wires, appliances, apparatus, construction or equipment, for damages to anyone injured by any defect therein by reason of the inspection authorized herein or the certificate of inspection issued by the electrical inspector; nor shall the village be liable for any damages resulting from the enforcement of the regulations of the electrical code.
Section 18-115 of Lynwood's Minimum Standards Code clarifies that the electrical inspection process does not shift legal responsibility away from those who own, operate, or install electrical systems. A certificate of inspection issued by the electrical inspector does not serve as a guarantee of safety or a release of liability for the owner or installer. Additionally, the village itself is not liable for damages that arise from enforcing the electrical code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 18-115, property owners and operators should understand that passing an electrical inspection or receiving a certificate of inspection does not eliminate their responsibility for defects in wiring, appliances, or equipment. Compliant operators generally maintain electrical systems in safe working order independent of the inspection cycle, recognizing that the inspection process is not a substitute for ongoing due diligence. Liability for injuries caused by electrical defects remains with the owner or installer regardless of any inspection outcome.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 18-115 makes clear that if a tenant is injured due to a defective electrical installation, the existence of a village inspection certificate does not bar a claim against the responsible owner or installer. Tenants who experience electrical hazards may document the conditions, report them to the appropriate local code enforcement authority, and explore their options through a tenant-rights organization. The provision's limitation on village liability does not affect the rights tenants may have against private parties responsible for the electrical systems in their homes.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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