§ 14-169. Concealed wiring, apparatus.

(a)

No person shall conceal or cause to be concealed any electric wiring or apparatus except with the express permission of the authority having jurisdiction, who is authorized and directed to have such person remove any flooring, drywall, paneling, insulation, lathing or plaster, sheetmetal or other material which might conceal any electric wiring or apparatus contrary to this article or the electrical code currently adopted in this article.

(b)

Upon completion of the inspection of any electric wiring or apparatus designed to be concealed and found to be in full compliance with the electrical code adopted in this article, the inspector for the authority having jurisdiction shall post a notice to that effect on the construction inspection placard or contact the electrician in person or in writing or by telephone. Such notification shall be considered an express permission to conceal such electric wiring and apparatus, but no concealment shall take place until such notice has been posted by the inspector for the authority having jurisdiction.

(Code 1971, § 11-27)