Lynwood — Ch. 18 Art. II Minimum Standards Codes § 18-117
Electrical inspector
Operative Text
(a) Other business. It shall be unlawful for the electrical inspector, except in the performance of his duties, to engage in the business of installation, alteration, maintenance or sale of electric wiring, electric devices or electrical material, either directly or indirectly, and he shall have no financial interest in any concern engaged in any business in the village. The above provision shall not apply to a part-time, on-call inspector. (b) Powers. The electrical inspector shall have the right during reasonable hours to enter any building in the village in the discharge of his official duties, or for the purpose of making an inspection or test of the electrical equipment therein; and he shall have the duty and authority to enforce all the ordinance provisions in relation to electric signs, electrical wiring and electrically operated equipment. He shall have the power to cause the current in any wire or conduit to be turned off whenever this is necessary in an emergency for the protection of life of property. (c) Inspections. The electrical inspector shall make all inspections necessary to the enforcement of the village ordinances. (d) Stop orders. Whenever the electrical inspector shall find electrical work being done in violation of the village ordinances he shall have the power to order the work stopped until the ordinances are complied with. It shall be unlawful to continue any work after a stop order has been issued, except upon written permission of the president and board of trustees, provided that where the stop order is made orally, it shall be followed by a written stop order within an hour. (e) Certificates of approval. The electrical inspector shall give the certificate of approval to the owner or person in charge of the premises that he has inspected where he finds that the electrical apparatus and wiring therein fully comply with the ordinances of the village.
Section 18-117 of Lynwood's Minimum Standards Code establishes the role, authority, and ethical boundaries of the village's electrical inspector. The inspector is empowered to enter buildings during reasonable hours, conduct inspections, enforce electrical ordinances, and issue stop orders when work is found to violate local rules. A certificate of approval is issued when electrical apparatus and wiring are found to be fully compliant, and the inspector is generally prohibited from having financial ties to the electrical industry—though part-time or on-call inspectors are exempt from that restriction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 18-117, property owners and managers in Lynwood should expect that the electrical inspector may enter their buildings during reasonable hours to inspect wiring, devices, and equipment for ordinance compliance. A compliant operator typically ensures that all electrical work on their property meets village ordinance standards before and during any inspection, and promptly addresses any deficiencies that could trigger a stop order. Once the inspector confirms full compliance, a certificate of approval is issued to the owner or person in charge of the premises.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 18-117 gives Lynwood's electrical inspector the authority to inspect electrical conditions in any building in the village, which can be relevant to tenants living in units with potentially unsafe wiring or equipment. If a tenant has concerns about electrical safety in their rental unit, they may contact the village to request an inspection under this provision, as the inspector holds the duty to enforce electrical ordinances. Tenants can also consult a local tenant-rights organization to better understand how stop orders or certificates of approval under § 18-117 may relate to habitability conditions in their home.
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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