The 2022 California Electrical Code, as published by the National
Fire Protection Agency 2020 Edition, is adopted by reference and incorporated
in this chapter as if fully set forth herein, and shall be referred
to as the electrical code of the county. A copy of said code shall
be kept and maintained by the building official for use and examination
by the public.
(Ord. CS 1333 §9, 2022)
A.
Penetrations
of the fire resistive wall separation between an R and U occupancy
shall be by a length of EMT extended through the wall for a distance
of thirty feet from each face of the wall. The ends of the EMT are
to be securely fastened and terminate in approved connectors. The
EMT must be of a size as permitted by the California Electrical Code.
Ends are to be packed with rock wool or equivalent protection. Where
the EMT penetrates gypsum wallboard, the void between the EMT and
the wallboard must be solidly packed with wallboard compound to the
thickness of the wallboard.
B.
Additional
buildings or structures on the property shall not have additional
service equipment installed unless approved by the authority having
jurisdiction and the service provider(s). Permit applicant/owner to
submit written justification for the request of additional service
and written evidence that demonstrates the building or structure meets
all applicable zoning and building codes and that permits have been
obtained and all applicable fees paid. Parcels with an approved single-family
dwelling shall be served with one service.
C.
Not
more than ten outlets, either lighting or convenience, shall be permitted
on any residential circuit on No. 14 AWG wire and not more than thirteen
outlets, either lighting or convenience, shall be permitted on any
residential circuit on No. 12 AWG wire. Dedicated circuits are excluded.
(Ord. CS 625 §5, 1996; Ord. CS 1017 § 18, 2007)
