TITLE 4. THE PHILADELPHIA BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND OCCUPANCY CODE
SUBCODE "E" (THE PHILADELPHIA ELECTRICAL CODE)
SECTION E-2703.0 INSPECTIONS AND TESTS
E-2703.1 During Installation: During the installation of
electric systems and equipment, the code official shall make inspections to
ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter. It shall be the
responsibility of the licensed electrical contractor to arrange for inspections
of electrical work. At least 24 hours advance notice shall be given for
inspections. Arrangements shall be made for final inspections within five (5)
days after the completion of the job.
E-2703.1.1 Agency inspection: The
code official is authorized to accept a certification from a licensed Electrical
Inspection Agency as evidence of compliance with this chapter in lieu of
inspections by the code official.
E-2703.2 Concealing work: Work in
connection with an electric system shall not be covered or concealed until such
work has been inspected and approved.
E-2703.3 Final inspection and test:
On completion of the work, the code official shall inspect the work and cause
tests to be made of the operation of the entire system to insure compliance with
all requirements. Electrical energy shall not be authorized until an inspection
and approval is issued by a licensed electrical inspector.