No person shall allow permanent electrical service to a residence, place of business or place of public assembly upon construction, location or relocation until the official electrical inspector with jurisdiction as provided in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-143.2 certifies to the electrical supplier that the required improvement permit, construction authorization, and an operation permit or authorization under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-337(c) or the letter of confirmation authorizing wastewater system operation under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-336.1(m) has been obtained. Temporary electrical service necessary for constructing a residence, place of business or place of public assembly can be provided upon compliance with N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-338 ?(1973, c. 452, s. 8; 1981, c. 949, s. 3; 1983, c. 891, s. 2; 1995, c. 285, s. 1; 2015-286, s. 4.14(e); 2022-11, s. 5(f).)