Citrus Heights Municipal Code Art. V Electrical Code

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 2010-016, § 2, adopted Dec. 9, 2010, repealed the former Art. V, §§ 18-115—18-117, and enacted a new Art. V as set out herein. The former Art. V pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 2008-05, § 2, adopted Jan. 24, 2008. Subsequently, Ord. No. 2025-006, § 5, adopted November 12, 2025, repealed the former Art. V, §§ 18-115—18-117, and enacted a new Art. V as set out herein. The former Art. V pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 2010-016, § 2, adopted Dec. 9, 2010; Ord. No. 2013-009, § 4, adopted Oct. 10, 2013; Ord. No. 2016-012, § 4, adopted Nov. 10, 2016; Ord. No. 2019-005, § 4, adopted Oct. 10, 2019; Ord. No. 2022-010, § 4, adopted Oct. 27, 2022.

Cross reference— Utilities, ch. 98.

This article shall be known as the "Citrus Heights Electrical Code."

(Ord. No. 2025-006, § 5, 11-12-2025)

The chief building official of the city (also referred to as "building official") is designated to be the authority having jurisdiction of the Citrus Heights building codes. The chief building official shall administer, enforce, and render interpretations of the provisions of the Citrus Heights Electrical Code, and shall, upon application and after receipt of proper documentation as required under this chapter, grant permits for the construction, alteration, maintenance, and moving of all buildings and structures within this jurisdiction.

(Ord. No. 2025-006, § 5, 11-12-2025)

Subject to additions, amendments, or deletions set forth in Section 18-118 of this chapter, the California Electrical Code, 2025 edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, is adopted and made part of this title as though fully set forth herein to provide the procedures for administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Citrus Heights building codes. One copy of the California Electrical Code shall be kept on file in the community development department and shall be available for use and examination by the public.

(Ord. No. 2025-006, § 5, 11-12-2025)

A. Article 225.22(A) and (B) are added to read as follows:

225.22(A) Fences. Electrical equipment and conduit shall not be installed on any fence.

Exception: Conduit and equipment shall be permitted on metallic and masonry fences when installed with a continuous support system.

225.22(B) Roofs. Raceways installed on or across roofs shall clear the roof a minimum of 1 1/2" and be supported every 4' or less.

B. Article 230.28(C) and (D) are added to read as follows:

230.28(C) Service Entrance or Load Centers located in walls or partitions. When overhead service entrance conductors are installed in walls or partitions, they shall be enclosed in rigid metal or intermediate metal conduit of 1 1/2 inch minimum trade size.

230.28(D) Service Entrance method of attachment. No new or replacement overhead service drop shall be attached to the structure. The service mast shall be used as the support and shall be of minimum 1 1/2" rigid metal or intermediate metal conduit.

C. Article 230.70(D) is added to read as follows:

230.70(D) Ten Foot Limit for Service Raceway. Service entrance conductors shall not extend inside any building for more than ten feet to reach the disconnect or overcurrent protection device except when under a concrete floor.

E. Article 300.5(L) is added to read as follows:

300.5(L) Depth Requirement. All underground service entrance raceways shall be buried a minimum of 30 inches below grade unless located below a concrete building slab, in which case, the depth may be reduced to 12 inches below grade.

F. Article 600.1(A) and (B) are added to read as follows:

600.1(A) Electric Sign Installation. Electric signs shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of this Code pertaining to the installation of electric signs. The trademark, maker's name, approximate weight, voltage, amperage, Underwriters' label, and permit reference number shall be permanently and conspicuously marked on the exterior of all electric signs.

600.1(B) Permit Required. An electrical permit shall be required for any of the following:

• A new electric sign installation with new branch wiring.

• A new electrical sign installation with existing branch wiring.

• An electric sign repair and reinstallation.

(Ord. No. 2025-006, § 5, 11-12-2025)