Antioch Municipal Code Ch. 3 Electrical Code

The California Electrical Code, 2022 Edition, based on the 2021 Edition of the National Electrical Code published by the National Fire Protection Association, as adopted and amended by the California Building Standards Commission in the California Building Standards Code, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted by reference. Copies are on file in the offices of the Building Official.

(Ord. 916-C-S, passed 2-27-96; Am. Ord. 960-C- S, passed 8-10-99; Am. Ord. 1005-C-S, passed 6-10-03; Am. Ord. 2004-C-S, passed 11-27-07; Am. Ord. 2045-C-S, passed 11-30-10; Am. Ord. 2073-C-S, passed 11-26-13; Am. Ord. 2122-C-S, passed 1-10-17; Am. Ord. 2175-C-S, passed 1-14-20; Am. Ord. 2226-C-S, passed 2-28-23)

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, convert, demolish, equip, use or maintain any electrical system or permit the same to be done in violation of this code. Penalties may include citation and/or doubling of original permit fees.

(Ord. 916-C-S, passed 2-27-96)

There is hereby established in the city the Electrical Department which shall be under the jurisdiction of the Chief Building Inspector.

('66 Code, § 8-3.04) (Ord. 618-A, passed 9-14-64)

Every applicant for a permit to install, add to, alter, relocate, or replace an electrical system, or part thereof, shall state in writing on the application form provided for that purpose the character of the work proposed to be done and the amount and kind in connection therewith, if available, together with such information pertinent thereto as may be required. The administrative authority may require that plans, specifications, or drawings be presented in order to determine if the proposed work meets the requirements of the Electrical Code.

('66 Code, § 8-3.05) (Ord. 618-A, passed 9-14-64)

(A) Any person who shall commence any electrical work for which a permit is required without having first applied for a permit therefor shall, if subsequently permitted to obtain a permit, pay double the permit fee set forth herein for such work; provided, however, that this provision shall not apply to emergency work when it shall be deemed by the administrative authority that such work was urgently necessary and that it was not practical to obtain a permit therefor before the commencement of the work. In all cases, a permit shall be obtained as soon as it is practical to do so, and if there shall be an unreasonable delay in obtaining such permit, a double fee shall be charged.

(B) Schedule of fees. All work performed in residential dwellings and apartment buildings shall be determined by the latest edition of the city's master fee resolution. Commercial work shall be calculated by the square foot method based upon the cost of providing inspection service for the work being performed.

('66 Code, § 8-3.06) (Ord. 618-A, passed 9-14-64; Am. Ord. 488-C-S, passed 6-11-81; Am. Ord. 608-C-S, passed 6-13-85; Am. Ord. 839-C-S, passed 5-28-92) Penalty, see § 8-3.14

The Finance Department shall keep a permanent accurate record of all fees and other moneys collected and received pursuant to the provisions of the Electrical Code and this chapter, the names of the persons upon whose account the same were paid, and the date and amount thereof, together with the permit number.

('66 Code, § 8-3.07) (Ord. 618-A, passed 9-14-64)

(A) Required. All electrical systems shall be inspected by the Chief Building Official or his authorized representative to insure compliance with all the requirements of this code. No work shall be concealed until such work shall have been inspected and written approval to proceed has been issued for the same.

(B) Notice. The person doing the work authorized by the permit shall notify the administrative authority, orally or in writing, that such work is ready for inspection. Such notification shall be given not less than 24 hours before the work is to be inspected.

(C) The person doing the work authorized by the permit shall make sure that the work will meet the requirements of this code before giving such notification.

('66 Code, § 8-3.08) (Ord. 618-A, passed 9-14-64; Am. Ord. 1005-C-S, passed 6-10-03) Penalty, see § 8-3.14

Whenever the administrative authority finds that any construction or work regulated by the Electrical Code is dangerous, unsafe, or a menace to life, health, or property or is in violation of the Electrical Code, the administrative authority shall order any person using or maintaining any such condition, or responsible for the use or maintenance thereof, to repair, alter, change, remove, or demolish the same as may be considered necessary for the proper protection of life, health, or property in case of any electrical service or current-consuming device and may order any person supplying electricity to such service or current-consuming device to discontinue supplying electricity thereto until such service or current-consuming device is made safe to life, health, and property.

('66 Code, § 8-3.10) (Ord. 618-A, passed 9-14-64)

The installation of service poles shall conform to the requirements set forth by the California Public Utilities Commission.

('66 Code, § 8-3.11) (Ord. 618-A, passed 9-14-64) Penalty, see § 8-3.14

The Chief Building Official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce and administer all the provisions of this chapter, all the provisions of the Electrical Code, and any other regulations relating to electrical installations which he is directed by proper authority, law, or ordinance to enforce.

('66 Code, § 8-3.13) (Ord. 618-A, passed 9-14-64; Am. Ord. 1005-C-S, passed 6-10-03)

Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter or the Electrical Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and punishable according to §§ 1-2.01 et seq. of this code.

('66 Code, § 8-3.14) (Ord. 618-A, passed 9-14-64)