Gardena Municipal Code Ch. 15.12 Electrical Code (CA)

§ 15.12.010. Adoption of electrical code.¶

Except as may otherwise be provided in this title, the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition (California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 3), without any appendices, is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as though set forth in full herein. These provisions of Title 24, Part 3 shall comprise the electrical code of the city of Gardena.

(Ord. 1851 § 4, 2023; Ord. 1888, 3/10/2026)

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§ 15.12.020. Fees.¶

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

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§ 15.12.030. Underground service conductors – Installation.¶

Section 230.30 of the 2025 California Electrical Code is hereby amended by adding additional paragraphs to read as follows:

(C)	Underground service laterals required for new construction.	Underground service laterals required for new construction.
All new buildings and structures in the City shall provide underground electrical and communications service laterals on the premises to be served as hereinafter required. This provision shall not apply to utility lines that do not provide service in the area being developed.
(D)	Underground utilities for new buildings.	Underground utilities for new buildings.
All electrical, telephone, community antenna television system (CATV), and similar service wires or cables which provide direct service to new buildings and structures shall be installed underground in compliance with all applicable building and electrical codes, safety regulations and orders, and the rules of the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California.
(E)	Underground utilities for existing buildings.	Underground utilities for existing buildings.
Existing overhead wires and/or new utility service shall be placed underground when one or more new dwelling units are created in an existing building and one or both of the following apply:
	1.	The expansion exceeds fifty (50) percent of the existing gross floor area; or
	2.	The cost of remodeling, expansion or improvement exceeds fifty (50) percent of the value of the existing structure as determined by the building official.
Exception: Undergrounding shall not be required if Southern California Edison deems in writing that such underground installation is infeasible based upon its service requirements or to the unavailability of necessary easements.
(F)	Responsibility for compliance.	Responsibility for compliance.
The developer and owner are jointly and severally responsible for complying with the requirements of this chapter and shall make the necessary arrangements with the utility companies for the installation of such facilities.
(G)	Existing underground areas.	Existing underground areas.
On streets where electrical and communications lines have been placed underground or where no overhead lines presently exist on or before July 1, 1977, said lines shall remain permanently underground and no additional electric or communications service facilities shall be added on said streets unless they are placed underground.

(Ord. 1851 § 4, 2023; Ord. 1888, 3/10/2026)

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§ 15.12.040. Temporary installations.¶

Section 590.3(A) of the 2025 California Electrical Code is hereby amended by adding the following subparagraph to read as follows:

(1) Temporary power pole required on construction sites.
All construction sites for which temporary power must be supplied because there is no electrical service shall provide a temporary power pole prior to issuance of a building permit. Said power pole shall remain installed until the project has received final approval and electrical service has commenced. Generators are prohibited as a substitute for a temporary power pole.

(Ord. 1851 § 4, 2023; Ord. 1888, 3/10/2026)

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