Chapter 8.2 ELECTRICAL CODE*

Chapter 8.2
ELECTRICAL CODE*

Sections:

8.2.101 Adoption of California Electrical Code.

* Prior legislation: Ordinances 336, 365, 369, 372, 73-8, 75-9, 75-16, 79-5, 81-34, 88-12, 95-28 and 99-8.

8.2.101 Adoption of California Electrical Code.

For the purpose of regulating electrical systems, the 2022 California Electrical Code (CEC) promulgated by the California Building Standards Commission, which incorporates the adoption of the 2020 Edition of the National Electrical Code, is hereby adopted by reference thereto as if fully set forth in this chapter, save and except such portions as are deleted, modified, or amended by the provisions of this chapter. Copies of the 2022 California Electrical Code are on file in the office of the City Clerk and Building Official. Any changes made by the California Building Standards Commission applicable to the City, including new editions, shall be deemed incorporated herein. If any conflicts between this Code and any other City, State or Federal code should arise, the most restrictive code providing the highest level of safety as determined by the Building Official shall prevail. (§ 5, Ord. 08-22, eff. November 19, 2008; § 3, Ord. 14-06, eff. April 2, 2014; § 1, Ord. 16-25, eff. December 7, 2016; § 1, Ord. 19-14, eff. December 18, 2019; § 1, Ord. 22-10, eff. December 7, 2022)

8.2.102 Amendments to Electrical Code.

(a) Add New Section Regarding Permit Issuance.

Permits shall be issued only to:

(1) Owners of single-family dwellings provided the work for which the permit is sought is to be on a dwelling to be occupied by the permittee.

(2) Electrical contractors holding a valid State Electrical Contractor’s license;

(3) Governmental agencies;

(4) State licensed general or specialty contractors within the scope of their licenses; and

(5) Plant electricians certified by tests given by the building Department may secure permits for plant maintenance work when duly authorized by individual plant management on an annual basis.

(b) Add New Section Regarding Dangerous Electrical Equipment.

For the purposes of this chapter, any electrical equipment existing in any type occupancy which has any or all of the conditions or defects described as follows shall be deemed dangerous, and such equipment shall be replaced, repaired, reinstalled, reconstructed, or removed:

(1) The service panels show visual evidence of an excessive number of overloads.

(2) The working area in front of any service panel is insufficient for the safe maintenance and repair of equipment.

(3) Live front panels are being maintained or used.

(4) The fuses are rated higher than those permitted by the California Electrical Code.

(5) The electrical conductor is in an unapproved raceway.

(6) The electrical conductors from different classes of service are in a common raceway.

(7) Drop cords greater than six (6') feet in length are used to connect electrical appliances.

(8) The electrical equipment is not properly grounded for the protection of the electrical equipment as determined by the use being made thereof.

(9) The electrical equipment is broken, cracked, or not properly maintained to meet the standards existing at the time the equipment was approved.

(10) The electrical equipment is unsafe for the use intended.

(1) When the Building Official determines that an electrical installation is in violation of this chapter, an order shall be given to the owner or person in responsible charge of the installation to either remove or replace the installation. The order shall be in writing and shall be mailed or personally delivered to such person. It shall specify the particulars in which the installation is in violation and shall fix a reasonable time for compliance with the order. In cases of extreme danger to life or property, as determined by the Building Official, the order shall further require that all persons immediately cease using electric current through the installation, and the Building Official shall have the authority to immediately physically disconnect the installation.

(2) If any violation continues to exist beyond the expiration of the time fixed by the order, the Building Official is authorized to physically disconnect the portion of the installation in violation or order the serving agency to disconnect electric service to the consumer’s wiring system.

(d) Add New Section Regarding Unused Facilities.

(1) For all existing commercial and industrial establishments and places of assembly, when the service has been disconnected for ninety (90) continuous days or more, the service may not be reconnected without an inspection and approval from the Building Official. A permit shall be required for such inspection, and the fee shall be as set forth in Section 8.1.01.1 of this Article.

(2) For all existing residential buildings, when the service has been disconnected for ninety (90) continuous days or more, the service may not be reconnected without an inspection and approval from the Building Official. A permit shall be required for such inspection, and the fee shall be as indicated in Section 8.1.01.1 of this Article.

(§ 5, Ord. 08-22, eff. November 19, 2008)