Fullerton Municipal Code Ch. 14.05 Electrical Code

(A) The 2025 Edition of the California Electrical Code, and everything contained therein, codified as 24 C.C.R. Part 3, California Building Standards Code, based on the 2023 National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association, is hereby adopted by reference, in accordance with Cal. Gov’t Code § 50022.2, except those sections that are adopted as amended in this chapter. A copy of the 2025 Edition of the California Electrical Code is on file in the office of the Fullerton Building and Safety Manager.

(B) All references to "this code" contained in the 2025 Edition of the California Electrical Code, shall be deemed to refer to this chapter. Each paragraph or section number contained in the 2025 Edition of the California Electrical Code, not amended by this chapter, shall be deemed to be a subdivision of this chapter. For example, "§ 89.101.1" of the 2025 Edition of the California Electrical Code, shall be deemed to be "Subdivision 89.101.1 of § 14.05.010 of the Fullerton Municipal Code," and may be referred to as, "§ 89.101.1 of the Fullerton Electrical Code."

(Ord. 3316, passed - -2022; Ord. 3348, passed - -2025)

This chapter and the 2025 Edition of the California Electrical Code, as adopted by this chapter, shall be known as the Fullerton Electrical Code.

(Ord. 3316, passed - -2022; Ord. 3348, passed - -2025)

Section 89.108.4.1 the 2025 Edition of the California Electrical Code, is hereby amended to add subsection 89.108.4.1.1 as follows:

Section 89.108.4.1.1. Requirements for Permit.

The application for an electrical permit shall be in writing on forms furnished by the Community and Economic Development Department and shall be filled out in full stating the location by street and number of the building, or place where the work is to be performed, the name and address of the owner, the name and address of the person who will do the work, and a statement that such person has a State Contractor's License when such work is for occupancies other than R-3 or U. Applications shall contain or be accompanied by a plan, when required by the Fee Schedule, showing the entire amount of work contemplated, the character of such work, and a diagram of wiring showing all outlets, meter locations, load centers, conduit and wire sizes, the length of runs and circuits, and, as nearly as possible, the manner in which all wire and other electrical connections and equipment are to be installed, together with all other information required by the Building Official. All plans submitted requiring a connected load of 400 or greater amperes, or 600 volts to ground, or greater, shall be prepared by an Electrical Engineer registered by the State of California and each sheet shall bear his registration number, date of expiration and signature.

(Ord. 3316, passed - -2022; Ord. 3348, passed - -2025)

Section 89.108.4.2 the 2025 Edition of the California Electrical Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 89.108.4.2. Permit Fees.

The applicant shall pay for each permit at the time of issuance, a fee as set forth in the Fee Schedule as adopted by City Council. City Council, by resolution, shall set the amount of fees to be required by the Fullerton Electrical Code and may, from time to time, adjust the fee amounts. Whenever Table No. 3-A is referenced in this Code, it shall mean the Fee Schedule as adopted by City Council.

(Ord. 3316, passed - -2022; Ord. 3348, passed - -2025)

Section 89.108.4.3 the 2025 Edition of the California Electrical Code, is hereby amended to add subsection 89.108.4.3.2 as follows:

Section 89.108.4.3.2. Plan Check Fees.

When plans are required as set forth in this code, the applicant shall pay the plan check fee as set forth in the Fee Schedule at the time of submittal for the plan check.

(Ord. 3316, passed - -2022; Ord. 3348, passed - -2025)

Section 89.108.8.1 of the 2025 Edition of the California Electrical Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 89.108.8.1. General.

In order for final interpretation of the provisions of this Code and to hear appeals provided for hereunder, the procedures of Chapter 14.02 of this Code shall govern the filing and hearing of such appeals.

(Ord. 3316, passed - -2022; Ord. 3348, passed - -2025)