The California Electrical Code, 2022 Edition, is hereby adopted as Chapter 15.28 of Title 15 of this code, with amendments and additions as set forth in this chapter.
A.
The city council of the city of Pico Rivera hereby adopts the 2022 Edition of the California Electrical Code based on the 2020 Edition of the National Electrical Code, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, as Chapter 15.28 of Title 15 of this code, except such portions as are deleted, modified, or amended as set forth in this chapter. Said code is adopted and incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
B.
The
purpose of the code is to prescribe regulations for the installation,
arrangement, alteration, repair, use and other operation of electrical
wiring, connections, fixtures and other electrical appliances on premises
within the city.
State law references: Adoption by reference, Government Code
Section 50022.1 et seq.
(Ord. 1039, 2008; Ord. 1065 § 4, 2010; Ord. 1080 § 33, 2013; Ord. 1101 § 7, 2016; Ord. 1141 § 7, 2020; Ord. 1163 § 8, 2022)
Article 89 of the 2019 California Electrical Code is hereby
deleted and replaced by the following:
Article 89 Administrative Provisions. For administrative provisions for this code, see Section 15.08.020.
(Ord. 1039, 2008; Ord. 1080 § 33, 2013; Ord. 1101 § 7, 2016; Ord. 1141 § 7, 2020; Ord. 1163 § 8, 2022)
Article 310.10 is hereby amended, by the addition of a second
paragraph, to read as follows:
Copper wire shall be used for wiring No. 6 and smaller in all
installations. Consideration for use of aluminum wiring can be made
by the Building Official for feeder lines only on an individual basis
where adequate safety measures can be ensured.
(Ord. 1039, 2008; Ord. 1065 § 4, 2010; Ord. 1101 § 7, 2016; Ord. 1141 § 7, 2020; Ord. 1163 § 8, 2022)
Article 310 is amended, by addition of a new Article 310.22,
to read as follows:
310.22 Continuous inspection of aluminum wiring. Aluminum conductors of No. six or smaller used for branch circuits
shall require continuous inspection by an independent testing agency
approved by the Building Official for proper torqueing of connections
at their termination point.
(Ord. 1039, 2008; Ord. 1101 § 7, 2016; Ord. 1141 § 7, 2020; Ord. 1163 § 8, 2022)
