§ 44-125 — Time limit for commencing and completing work; extension of time limit

Sec. 44-125. - Time limit for commencing and completing work; extension of time limit.

When the operation called for by an electrical work permit shall not have been started within six months, or completed within 30 months after the date of issuance thereof, then such permit shall be void and no operation thereunder shall be started or completed until a new permit shall be obtained by an electrical contractor or a master electrician; provided, however, that the electrical contractor or master electrician shall have, prior to the expiration of six months from the date of such electrical permit, made application to the administrative appeals board for an extension of time thereunder. The administrative appeals board is hereby authorized to grant extensions of time for commencement of wiring operations controlled by electrical permits upon clear and convincing proof of a practical hardship, inadvertent delay in financial arrangements, defects in legal titles, inability to obtain competent workmen, material shortages, or other cogent reasons not due to the fault, negligence or failure to act on the part of the electrical contractor or master electrician.

(Code 1980, § 44-125; Ord. No. 32967, § 1(44-125), 4-20-93)