Lynwood — Ch. 18 Art. II Minimum Standards Codes § 18-113
Adoption of National Electrical Code; conflicting provisions
Operative Text
(a) Pursuant to the recommendation of the building commissioner there are hereby adopted by reference as the safe and practical standards for the installation, alteration and use of electrical equipment in the village: (1) The rules and regulations as contained in the 2008 National Electrical Code; and (2) The rules and regulations regarding the installation, alteration, and use of electrical equipment as adopted by the Commonwealth Edison Company, and filed with the state commerce commission and as approved by the building department of the village. (b) In the event any of the provisions of the codes are in conflict with state law or with any other ordinance of the village, the state law and the other ordinance shall prevail over the above enumerated codes, excepting as to those matters and things that are in conflict with the provisions of the village electrical code, in which case the provisions of the village electrical code shall prevail over the provisions of the above enumerated codes.
Section 18-113 of Lynwood's Minimum Standards Code formally adopts the 2008 National Electrical Code and Commonwealth Edison Company's installation rules as the baseline standards governing electrical work in the village. When any of those adopted codes conflict with Illinois state law or another village ordinance, state law or the local ordinance takes precedence. However, if a conflict exists specifically with Lynwood's own village electrical code, the village electrical code controls over the nationally adopted standards.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Lynwood should ensure that all electrical installation, alteration, and equipment use meets the standards set out in the 2008 National Electrical Code as adopted under § 18-113, as well as Commonwealth Edison's applicable rules. Where those standards appear to conflict with Illinois state law or other Lynwood ordinances, compliant operators generally defer to the higher-authority rule. Staying current with the village building department's interpretations helps ensure that electrical work passes inspection under the correct hierarchy of codes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 18-113, tenants in Lynwood have the assurance that electrical systems in their residences are expected to meet the 2008 National Electrical Code and Commonwealth Edison standards, subject to any stricter requirements under state law or the village electrical code. If a tenant believes electrical conditions in their unit fall below these adopted standards, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the village building department or contacting a local tenant-rights organization for guidance. Documenting any electrical hazards and the landlord's response can be relevant if a code-compliance issue is later raised.
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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