§ 26-132. Right of entry; disconnection of hazardous or noncomplying installations.  


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  • Authorized personnel of the department shall have the right during reasonable hours to enter any premises in the discharge of official duties. Such personnel shall have the authority to discontinue or order disconnection of electrical service to any premises or installation found to contain electrical work which is considered unsafe or a potential hazard to the public in the nature of fire or any other means that may endanger human life or property. Discontinuance of electrical service may also be ordered for premises containing improper or defective electrical work which has been constructed, altered or repaired without a proper permit, inspection or approval. Such premises shall remain disconnected or without electrical service until the defective or hazardous conditions have been corrected, a proper permit has been secured, and the installation has been inspected and approved by the department.

(City Code 1965, § 11-7; Parish Code 1977, § 10-33)