Electrical Subcode Official

the following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

under direction of the construction official, the electrical subcode official has administrative responsibility for administering the electrical subcode of the state uniform construction code and inspects and/or supervises the inspection of electrical work in construction projects underway to ensure that compliance with plans and specifications approved in accord with the state uniform construction code is achieved.

• reviews and approves plans of proposed structures as provided in state uniform construction code regulations for conformity with electrical and energy subcodes.
• has charge of electrical inspection staff and activities concerned in the inspection of construction projects.
• develops the inspection work program with effective and appropriate procedures, analyzes construction inspection problems, and establishes appropriate work methods.
• has final responsibility in the inspection for electrical and energy subcode compliance of all new construction and renovation projects.
• plans, organizes, and assigns the work of the organizational unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of subordinates.
• gives appropriate assignments, instructions, and supervision to electrical inspectors and clerical employees.
• inspects and evaluates electrical work in construction projects underway to ensure that all work installed conforms to the requirements of the approved plans and the electrical and energy subcodes, and the regulations of the state uniform construction code.
• inspects electrical installations in existing buildings to ensure that installations meet the minimum health and safety standards incorporated in the regulations for the state uniform construction code.
• has responsibility in supervising the code compliance for electrical and energy subcode of all construction and contractors to ensure that required standards are observed in accord with approved plans and specifications.
• takes the initiative in halting construction work by contractors when and if reasonable standards of workmanship, safety and plans, specifications, and/or legal requirements are not being observed.
• collects and records permit and other fees, issues permits, and verifies that required prior approvals have been obtained and is responsible for ensuring that these actions are in accord with the regulations for the state uniform construction code.
• responsible for establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with architects, engineers, and construction supervisors.
• reviews construction to ensure that all materials, methods, and assemblies conform to standards referenced by the code and manufacturers installation directions as well as other matters not shown in a set of plans but required for conformity with the code.
• issues onsite warnings, citations, and stop work orders in cases of serious violations of the electrical or energy subcode that might endanger the health, safety, and/or welfare of the public or building occupants.
• prepares recommendations regarding both temporary and final certificates of occupancy.
• prepares violations reports.
• testifies in court and in administrative hearings.
• prepares inspection reports showing the progress of work on each project relative to construction code compliance and the percentage of the project completed.
• prepares correspondence as required.
• maintains and supervises the maintenance of records, reports, and files required to show the details of each project inspected.
• ensures that all buildings being constructed or renovated are inspected at critical points during the course of construction as provided for in regulations for the state uniform construction code.
• identifies and inspects all materials being incorporated in the electrical construction and renovation of buildings located within the township to ensure that they conform to the approved plans and that they meet the necessary performance standards established in the regulations for the state uniform construction code and the adopted subcode.
• serves subpoenas and other legal process notices including notices of violations.
• utilizes various types of electronic and/or manual recording and…