Lynwood — Ch. 18 Art. II Minimum Standards Codes § 18-121
Permits to install or alter
Operative Text
(a) Required. No electrical equipment shall be installed or altered except upon a permit issued by the electrical inspection division. (b) Application. The application for each permit shall contain the name of the owner or user of the electrical equipment to be installed, altered or changed, and the location of the work by correct address, street and number, also the name and address of the person, firm, corporation or company making the installation or alteration. (c) Issuance. The electrical inspection division shall issue permits for the installation and alteration of electrical equipment in all cases where application for the permit shall be made in accordance with the rules and regulations applicable thereto; provided, however, that no permit shall be issued for installing or altering by contract, electrical equipment, unless the person applying for the permit is registered as an electrical contractor as required by section 18-120 and bonded as an electrical contractor as required by section 18-120 ; and further provided that the inspection fee as established by the board of trustees as set forth in chapter 38 shall have been paid in advance upon filing the application and that the plans and specifications of the proposed installation or alteration have been approved by the electrical inspector.
Section 18-121 of Lynwood's Ch. 18 Art. II Minimum Standards Codes establishes that no electrical equipment may be installed or altered within the jurisdiction without first obtaining a permit from the electrical inspection division. Permit applications must identify the equipment owner or user, the precise work location, and the contractor performing the work. Permits are only issued when the applicant is a registered and bonded electrical contractor as required by § 18-120, the applicable inspection fee has been paid in advance, and the plans and specifications have been approved by the electrical inspector.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 18-121, property owners and managers in Lynwood are generally expected to ensure that any electrical installation or alteration on their property is preceded by a valid permit from the electrical inspection division. Compliant operators typically verify that the contractor they hire is registered and bonded as required by § 18-120 before work begins, and that inspection fees are paid and plans are approved prior to filing. Keeping records of permits, contractor credentials, and approved specifications is a common practice for demonstrating compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 18-121 provides tenants with a basis for inquiring whether electrical work performed in their unit or building was properly permitted through Lynwood's electrical inspection division. If electrical installations or alterations appear to have been made without a permit, tenants may consider contacting the electrical inspection division to verify permit status or raise the issue with local code enforcement. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how unpermitted electrical work under § 18-121 may relate to habitability concerns or other protections available under local and state law.
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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