Indian Wells Municipal Code Ch. 16.24 California Electrical Code

(a) The California Electrical Code, Title 24, Part 3, 2025 Edition which incorporates and amends the National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, including Article 89, with changes, additions, and deletions set forth in this Chapter, are adopted by reference as the electrical code of the City.

(b) At least one copy of said electrical code has been deposited in the office of the Building Official and shall at all times be maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

(Ord. 766, 11/6/2025)

The following shall be added to Sections 310.3(B) of the California Electrical Code:

Aluminum conductor limitations. No aluminum wiring shall be used. Exception: Aluminum wiring in sizes 1/0 and larger may be used for main feed to sub-panels only and shall be enclosed in a raceway.

(Ord. 766, 11/6/2025)

The following shall be added to Section 230.1 of the California Electrical Code:

Utility lines, including but not limited to electric communications, street lighting and cable television, shall be placed underground on all new buildings. When additions, remodeling or repairs exceeds fifty percent (50%) of fair market value of existing buildings, all overhead service entrances shall be placed underground. In every case where electric meter service panel is changed or altered, service entrance wiring shall be placed underground. Utilities, for the purpose of this Section shall include appurtenances and associated equipment such as, but not limited to, surface mounted transformers, pedestal mounted terminal boxes, meter cabinets and ducting.

(Ord. 766, 11/6/2025)