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Chapter 6›Article 1 — ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

§ 6-13 control device.

Escondido Zoning Code · 2026-05 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Escondido

Sec. 6-13.3.7. Reinstallation of attachment plug receptacles, but not the outlets.

Sec. 6-13.3.8. Repair or replacement of any overcurrent device of the required capacity.

  • Sec. 6-13.3.9. Repair or replacement of electrodes or transformers of the same size and capacity for signs or gas tube systems.

Sec. 6-13.3.10. Communication circuits per Chapter 8 of the Electrical Code.

Sec. 6-13.4. Plumbing permits. A plumbing permit shall not be required for the following:

  • Sec. 6-13.4.1. The stopping of leaks in drains, soil, waste or vent pipe, provided, however, that should any concealed trap, drain pipe, soil, waste or vent pipe become defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, the same shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be procured and inspection made as provided in this code.

  • Sec. 6-13.4.2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, nor for the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.

Sec. 6-13.5. Electrical permits. An electrical permit shall not be required for the following:

  • Sec. 6-13.5.1. Portable motors or other portable appliances energized by means of a cord or cable having an attachment plug end to be connected to an approved receptacle when that cord or cable is permitted by the Electrical Code.

  • Sec. 6-13.5.2. Repair or replacement of fixed motors, transformers or fixed approved appliances of the same type and rating in the same location.

Sec. 6-13.5.3. Temporary decorative lighting.

  • Sec. 6-13.5.4. Repair or replacement of current-carrying parts of any switch, contactor or control device.

Sec. 6-13.5.5. Reinstallation of attachment plug receptacles, but not the outlets therefore.

Sec. 6-13.5.6. Repair or replacement of any overcurrent device of the required capacity.

  • Sec. 6-13.5.7. Repair or replacement of electrodes or transformers of the same size and capacity for signs or gas tube systems.

Sec. 6-13.5.8. Taping Joints.

Sec. 6-13.5.9. Removal of electrical wiring.

  • Sec. 6-13.5.10. Temporary wiring for experimental purposes in suitable experimental laboratories.

Sec. 6-13.5.11. The wiring for temporary theater, motion picture or television stage sets.

  • Sec. 6-13.5.12. Electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment operating at less than 25 volts and not capable of supplying more than 50 watts of energy.

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City of Escondido, CA § 6-13

BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS

§ 6-14

  • Sec. 6-13.5.13. Low energy power, control and signal circuits of Class II and Class III as defined in the Electrical Code.

  • Sec. 6-13.5.14. A permit shall not be required for the installation, alteration or repair of electrical wiring, apparatus or equipment or the generation, transmission, distribution or metering of electrical energy or in the operation of signals or the transmission of intelligence by a public or private utility in the exercise of its function as a serving utility.

Sec. 6-13.5.15. Communication circuits per Chapter 8 of the Electrical Code.

Sec. 6-13.6. Mechanical Permits. A mechanical permit shall not be required for the following:

Sec. 6-13.6.1. A portable heating appliance.

Sec. 6-13.6.2. Portable ventilating equipment.

Sec. 6-13.6.3. A portable cooling unit.

Sec. 6-13.6.4. A portable evaporative cooler.

  • Sec. 6-13.6.5. A closed system of steam, hot or chilled water piping within heating or cooling equipment regulated by the Mechanical Code.

  • Sec. 6-13.6.6. Replacement of any component part of assembly of an appliance which does not alter its original approval and complies with other applicable requirements of the technical codes.

  • Sec. 6-13.6.7. Refrigerating equipment which is part of the equipment for which a permit has been issued pursuant to the requirements of the technical codes.

Sec. 6-13.6.8. A unit refrigerating system as defined in the Mechanical Code. (Ord. No. 2003-03, § 1, 2-12-03; Ord. No. 2008-02R, § 4, 2-6-08; Ord. No. 2011-02RR, § 3, 3-16-11; Ord. No. 2013-11, § 3, 12-11-13; Ord. No. 2019-18, § 2, 11-20-19)

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▸ Contents — Escondido Zoning Code
Escondido Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Chapter 6
    Overview
    1. ▸ Article 1 — ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
      Overview
      1. § 6-1. Purpose.
      2. § 6-2. Application to existing buildings and building service …
      3. § 6-3. Definitions.
      4. § 6-4. Conflicting provisions.
      5. § 6-5. Alternate materials, methods of design and methods of c…
      6. § 6-6. Modifications.
      7. § 6-7. Tests.
      8. § 6-8. Authority.
      9. § 6-9. Powers and duties of the building official.
      10. § 6-10. Unsafe buildings, structures or building equipment.
      11. § 6-11. Building advisory and appeals board.
      12. § 6-11 number to serve as vice-chairperson, who shall preside …
      13. § 6-12. Violations.
      14. § 6-13 enjoinment of any such public nuisance in the manner pr…
      15. § 6-13. Permits.
      16. § 6-13 control device.
      17. § 6-14. Application for permit.
      18. § 6-15. Permits issuance.
      19. § 6-16. Fees.
      20. § 6-17. Inspections.
      21. § 6-17 final approval has been granted by the building official.
      22. § 6-18. Special inspections.
      23. § 6-19. Expedited permit process for small residential rooftop…
      24. § 6-19 - (c)
      25. § 6-20. Connection to utilities.
      26. § 6-21. Certificate of occupancy.
    2. Article 2 — PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS
    3. Article 3 — BUILDING CODE
    4. Article 4 — MECHANICAL CODE
    5. Article 5 — HOUSING CODE
    6. Article 6 — ELECTRICAL CODE
    7. Article 7 — PLUMBING CODE
    8. Article 8 — EARTHQUAKE HAZARD REDUCTION IN EXISTING BUILDINGS
    9. Article 9 — (RESERVED)
  2. Division 2 — Routing
  3. Division 2 — Weed and Rubbish Abatement Program
  4. Division 1 — Generally
  5. Division 1
  6. Division 2 — Variances and Administrative Adjustments
  7. Division 3 — Nonconforming Uses and Structures
  8. Division 4 — Amendments and Zone Changes
  9. Division 5 — Reasonable Accommodation
  10. Division 6 — Public Hearings, Notices, Fees and Appeals
  11. Division 7 — Enforcement and Penalties
  12. Division 8 — Plot Plans
  13. Division 9 — Zoning Administrator

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