Chapter 15.16 — ELECTRICAL CODE

Editor's note— Ord. No. 1968, § 1, adopted Nov. 20, 2019, repealed the former Ch. 15.16, §§ 15.16.010— 15.16.070, and enacted a new Ch. 15.16 as set out herein. The former Ch. 15.16 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 1934, § 1, adopted Dec. 7, 2016.

The provisions set forth in the "2022 California Electrical Code," together with Annex C, Annex H, and Administration and Enforcement thereto, are hereby adopted as the Electrical Code of the City of Lodi, and copies of the same are maintained by the city building official and available for review in the community development department. The Electrical Code of the city of Lodi shall apply to all matters pertaining to the installation, alteration, or addition of electrical wiring, devices, appliances, or equipment in the city of Lodi; and the enforcement of the rules and regulations as set forth in the "2022 California Electrical Code," together with Annex C, Annex H, and administration and enforcement thereto.

(Ord. No. 1968, § 1, 11-20-2019; Ord. No. 2008, § 1, 12-7-2022)

A fee for each electrical permit required by this Code shall be paid to the city of Lodi. Fees shall be paid prior to permit issuance.

(Ord. No. 1968, § 1, 11-20-2019; Ord. No. 2008, § 1, 12-7-2022)

The schedule of electrical permit fees required by this chapter will be those established and adopted by the city council from time to time by resolution.

(Ord. No. 1968, § 1, 11-20-2019; Ord. No. 2008, § 1, 12-7-2022)

Work commenced before permit is issued. Any person who commences work requiring a permit before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a fee established by the building official that shall be in addition to the required permit fee.

(Ord. No. 1968, § 1, 11-20-2019; Ord. No. 2008, § 1, 12-7-2022)

Annex H 80.15. is amended to read: In order to determine the suitability of alternate materials and types of construction and to provide for reasonable interpretations of this Chapter, the City Council shall sit as a Board of Appeals. The Building Official shall be an ex-officio member and shall act as secretary of the Board. Three members present shall constitute a quorum and no act of the Board shall be valid unless a majority of the full board shall concur therein.

The Board of Appeals shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting a meeting and investigations and shall render a decision and findings in duplicate. A copy will go to the Building Official

with the other copy to the applicant.

(Ord. No. 1968, § 1, 11-20-2019; Ord. No. 2008, § 1, 12-7-2022)

Annex H 80.27. is amended to read: All electrical inspectors shall meet the minimum certification and experience as required by the City of Lodi's job description.

(Ord. No. 1968, § 1, 11-20-2019; Ord. No. 2008, § 1, 12-7-2022)

A.

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, or maintain any electrical wiring, devices, appliances or equipment or permit the same to be done in violation of this chapter.

B.

Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions or failing to comply with any of the mandatory requirements of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable on conviction as set forth in Chapter 1.08 of this Code. Each separate day or any portion of thereof, during which any violation of this chapter occurs or continues, shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense and punished accordingly.

C.

In addition to the penalties set forth in Section 15.16.070(B) above, city may at its sole discretion, seek to enforce its Building Code under Chapter 1.10 of this Code.

(Ord. No. 1968, § 1, 11-20-2019; Ord. No. 2008, § 1, 12-7-2022)