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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Title 7 — PUBLIC UTILITIES AND FRANCHISES›Chapter 7-3 — UNDERGROUND UTILITIES

Lafayette Municipal Code Art. 5 Construction Standards

Lafayette Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Lafayette

Cite as: Lafayette Municipal Code Article 5 · Text as of 2026-10-04

7-361 - General construction standards.

A person who installs facilities underground shall comply with all applicable building and electrical codes, safety regulations and orders and rules of the Public Utility Commission of the state of California.

(Ord. 18 § 1 (part), 1968)

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7-362 - Compliance with encroachment regulation.

A person who installs facilities underground shall comply with the encroachment regulations of the city.

(Ord. 18 § 1 (part), 1968)

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7-363 - Location of transformers.

Each transformer shall be located in the manner so that it harmonizes with the area surrounding it. The transformer shall be properly landscaped in a manner approved by the city. The council may require the transformer to be flush with or below the official sidewalk or curb grade.

(Ord. 18 § 1 (part), 1968)

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