Part 12 — ADOPTION AND AMENDMENTS OF THE

(A) The 2025 California Electrical Code, Part 3 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and enacted as the primary electrical code of the city and made part of this code by reference with the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein subject to the following amendments and shall be known as the Baldwin Park Electrical Code.

(B) One copy of the codes adopted by reference has been filed for use and examination of the public in the Office of the City Clerk.

(Ord. 1308, passed 12-19-07; Am. Ord. 1338, passed 11-17-10; Am. Ord. 1361, passed 12-18-13; Am. Ord. 1396, passed 2-1-17; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

A permit shall be required for the installation of portable wiring for equipment for carnivals, circuses, exhibits, amusement rides, traveling attractions, film shoots and similar functions including wiring in, or on, all structures. (Ord. 1308, passed 12-19-07; Am. Ord. 1338, passed 11-17-10; Am. Ord. 1361, passed 12-18-13; Am. Ord. 1396, passed 2-1-17; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

For the purpose of this section TEMPORARY WIRING shall be defined as temporary electrical power and lighting installations permitted during the period of construction, remodeling, maintenance, repair, or demolition of buildings, structures, equipment, or similar activities. Temporary wiring shall be removed immediately upon completion of construction or purpose for which the wiring was installed. The main service of a building or space shall not be energized to provide temporary lighting during construction.

(Ord. 1308, passed 12-19-07; Am. Ord. 1338, passed 11-17-10; Am. Ord. 1361, passed 12-18-13; Am. Ord. 1396, passed 2-1-17; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

A conditional electrical service connection may be authorized by the Building Official when in the opinion of the Building Official the need for such connection exists and such connection cannot be achieved following the standard adopted policy or process. Conditional electrical service may be terminated at the completion of a specific purpose for which the electrical connection was granted or at the discretion of the Building Official.

(Ord. 1308, passed 12-19-07; Am. Ord. 1338, passed 11-17-10; Am. Ord. 1361, passed 12-18-13; Am. Ord. 1396, passed 2-1-17; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

(A) The following provisions shall constitute local amendments to the cross-referenced provisions of the California Electrical Code (CEC) shall be deemed to replace the cross-referenced section of the respective code with the respective provisions set forth in this chapter.

(B) CEC Article 300.5 Underground Installations, is hereby amended to add Article 300.5.1.

Article 300.5.1 Undergrounding Required. Outside branch circuits and feeders serving an accessory or auxiliary building or structure and equipment shall be placed underground. The minimum cover required for direct-buried cable, conduit, or other raceways will be in accordance with the California Electrical Code.

(Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)