A. The
California Electrical Code, 2022 Edition, which incorporates and amends
the National Electrical Code, 2020 Edition, published by the National
Fire Protection Association, including Article 89, with changes, additions,
and deletions set forth in this chapter, are adopted by reference
as the Electrical Code of the City.
B. At
least one copy of said Electrical Code has been deposited in the office
of the Building Official and shall at all times be maintained by the
Building Official for use and examination by the public.
(13-10; 16-13; 19-08; 22-08)
Article 89 of the California Electric Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
A. Section
89.108.4.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
89.108.4.2 Permit Fees. The fee for each electrical
permit shall be as established by resolution of the City Council,
and at the time of issuance shall be paid to the Building Official.
B. Section
89.108.4.2.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
89.108.4.2.1 Plan Review Fees. When submittal documents
are required by the Building Official, a plan review fee shall be
paid at the time of submitting submittal documents for plan review.
The plan review fees for electrical work shall be equal to 80% of
the total electrical permit fee as established by resolution of the
City Council, and shall be paid to the Building Official. When submittal
documents are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan
review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged as established
by resolution of the City Council.
(13-10; 16-13; 19-08; 22-08)
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect,
construct, enlarge, equip, use, or maintain any electrical system
or equipment or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of
this chapter.
No person, whether as principal, agent, employee, or otherwise,
shall violate, cause the violation of, or otherwise fail to comply
with any of the requirements of this chapter. Unless a different penalty
is prescribed for violating a specific provision of this chapter,
every act prohibited or declared unlawful, and every failure to perform
an act made mandatory, shall be a misdemeanor or an infraction, at
the discretion of the City Attorney or the District Attorney. In addition
to the penalties provided in this chapter, any condition caused or
permitted to exist in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter
is hereby declared a public nuisance, and may be abated by any procedures
authorized by law. The expense of such abatement proceedings may,
by resolution of the City Council, be declared to be a lien against
the property on which such nuisance is maintained, and such lien shall
be made the personal obligation of the property owner, unless the
City chooses another design method of recovering abatement cost permitted
by law.
(13-10; 16-13; 19-08; 22-08)
A. Misdemeanor
Penalty. Every violation of this chapter which is prosecuted as a
misdemeanor shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000,
or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or by both
such fine and imprisonment.
B. Infraction
Penalty. Every violation of this chapter which is prosecuted as an
infraction shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $100 for the
first offense, a fine not exceeding $200 for the second offense of
the same provision within one year, and a fine not exceeding $500
for each additional offense of the same provision within one year.
As used in this section, the term "year" means any consecutive
12 month period.
As used in this section, the term "offense" includes any violation
of the chapter which is cited or charged and which does not result
in:
2. A
finding of "not guilty";
3. A
dismissal of charges by the City or the court.
(13-10; 16-13; 19-08; 22-08)
Each person shall be deemed guilty of a separate crime for each
and every day during any portion of which any violation of any provision
of this chapter is committed, continued, or permitted by such person,
firm, or corporation and shall be punishable accordingly.
(13-10; 16-13; 19-08; 22-08)