This chapter shall be known as the "electrical code," may be cited as such and will be referred to in this chapter as "this code."
(Ord. 1985 § 5, 2013; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. D), 2016; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. D), 2019; Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. D), 2022; Ord. 2181, 10/13/2025)
The National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition, as amended and set forth in the California Building Standards Code, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, published by the National Fire Protection Association, is hereby adopted.
(Ord. 1985 § 5, 2013; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. D), 2016; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. D), 2019; Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. D), 2022; Ord. 2181, 10/13/2025)
The National Electrical Code adopted by reference is amended by the following additions, deletions and amendments thereto as set forth in this chapter. Reference numbers herein are taken from the 2025 California Electrical Code, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.
(Ord. 1985 § 5, 2013; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. D), 2016; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. D), 2019; Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. D), 2022; Ord. 2181, 10/13/2025)
A. 
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to make connection from a source of electrical energy or to supply electrical service to any electrical wiring or equipment, for the installation of which a permit is required, unless authorized by the building official.
B. 
When the electrical wiring and equipment is found to be in conformity with the provisions of this code, the building official shall indicate such approval by signing and dating the permit card and, if the building or premises containing the electrical installation has been approved by the building official for occupancy, the building official shall notify the serving electrical utility of such approval and shall authorize the connection of the installation to the source of supply.
C. 
When a building has not been approved for occupancy, the building official may authorize temporary connection of approved electrical installation, or portions thereof, to a source of energy for purposes of testing equipment, providing light to facilitate completion of such building, or similar purposes, provided the owner has filed a statement with the building official certifying that the building will not be occupied for purposes other than doing work necessary to complete the building.
(Ord. 1985 § 5, 2013; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. D), 2016; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. D), 2019; Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. D), 2022; Ord. 2181, 10/13/2025)
Article 210.12 is amended to read:
Arc-fault circuit-interrupter (AFCI) protection shall be installed in accordance with 210.12(B) through (E) by any of the means described in 210.12 (A)(1) through (A)(6). The AFCI shall be listed and installed in a readily accessible location. The requirements of Article 210.12 shall apply to panelboard changeouts.
(Ord. 2181, 10/13/2025)