Lynwood — Ch. 18 Art. II Minimum Standards Codes § 18-111
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The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Electrical contractor, as used in the regulations of the electrical code, means any person, firm or corporation engaged in the contracting business of installing or altering electrical equipment for the utilization of electricity supplied for light, heat or power, not including radio apparatus or equipment for wireless reception of sounds and signals, conductors and other equipment installed for or by public utilities including common carriers which are under the jurisdiction of the state commerce commission, for use in their operation as public utilities. The term "electrical contractor" does not include employees employed by an electrical contractor to do or supervise his work. Electrical equipment, as used in the regulations of the electrical code, means conductors and equipment installed for the utilization of electricity supplied for light, heat or power, not including radio apparatus or equipment for wireless reception of sounds and signals and does not include apparatus, conductors and other equipment installed for or by public utilities, including common carriers, which are under the jurisdiction of the state commerce commission, for use in their operation as public utilities.
Section 18-111 of Lynwood's Chapter 18, Article II establishes the working definitions for key terms used throughout the Minimum Standards Codes division. Specifically, it defines 'electrical contractor' as a business entity that installs or alters electrical equipment for light, heat, or power—excluding employees of such contractors and work done by or for public utilities under state commerce commission jurisdiction. 'Electrical equipment' is similarly scoped to conductors and related hardware used for light, heat, or power, again carving out public utility infrastructure and wireless/radio apparatus.
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Property owners and managers operating in Lynwood should be aware that § 18-111 sets the definitional boundaries for who qualifies as an 'electrical contractor' and what counts as 'electrical equipment' under the local electrical code. Compliant operators generally ensure that any electrical installation or alteration work is performed by a qualifying electrical contractor as defined in this section—not merely by an employee of such a contractor acting independently. Understanding these definitions helps operators verify that the parties they engage for electrical work fall within the scope recognized by Ch. 18 Art. II.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 18-111 of Lynwood's Minimum Standards Codes provides the foundational definitions that shape how electrical work standards are applied throughout the division. Tenants who have concerns about electrical installations or alterations in their units can reference these definitions to better understand whether the work performed meets the code's scope. Those with questions about whether electrical work in their rental complies with Ch. 18 Art. II may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or contact the relevant Lynwood code enforcement office for guidance.
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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