Howard Jaberg, electrical inspector, denied yesterday he had ever ruled that an auxiliary lighting system powered by a diesel engine must be installed in the new Wade E. Miller gymnasium. Superintendent of Schools Miller had suggested to the school board at their meeting June 25 that such a set-up was required by the inspector. The national electrical code requires that the gym have stand-by power in case of an electrical failure. The code is part of the state law "by implication." The gym has two electrical sources, Jaberg said. A connection could be made to one of these lines and an automatic switch would turn on the current in case of a lighting failure in the gym. The inspector stated that such a system would meet with his complete approval...

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