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P-3 MARTINSVILLE CODE when accepted on behalf of the city, shall constitute a contract between the city and the applicant, subject to the provisions of this Code and the terms and conditions of service referred to in section 7-2. (Code 1971, ~ 5-4) Sec. 7.4. Information to be furnished by electric department; service not to be provided for certain apparatus or equipment; correction of deficient installations. The electric department, upon receiving a bona fide inquiry, shall furnish or attempt to furnish complete information as to the kind of service available and the type and character- istics of electrical apparatus or equipment to be used. The electric department shall not supply service for electrical apparatus or equipment of types and characteristics not approved by the department. Whenever any electrical installation or construction, or part thereof, coming within the jurisdiction of the electric department is found not to conform in every particular to the requirements of the electric department, the terms and conditions of service referred to in section 7-2, the building code of the city or to other ruIes and regulations applicable thereto, the department shall request the customer to correct the deficiencies immediately and without cost to the city. Unless such deficiencies are corrected, the department may refuse or suspend electrical service until such defects are corrected. In the event service is withheld because of existing deficiencies, the city shall not be held liable for any damages which might result from such refusal or suspension of service. (Code 1971, ~ 5-5) Sec. 7-5. Introduction of service. The electric department, unless otherwise ordered by the city manager, shall introduce electricity into any premises wherever the department is satisfied that all wires, apparatus and fixtures using or capable of using electricity are in compliance with the rules, regulations and requirements established by or for the department, the building code of the city and the terms and conditions of service referred to in section 7-2. (Code 1971, ~ 5-5) Sec. 7-6. Service connections to existing private lines. Electrical service connections to existing lines belonging to private interests over which lines the electric department supplies energy shall be made in accordance with the city's cogeneration policies and only if first authorized by the electric department and if satisfactory arrangements for connection thereto are made by the applicant with the owner of such lines or equipment. Such connections shall be made only by the electric department. (Code 1971, ~ 5-5) Supp. No. 58 436