Modesto Municipal Code Art. 10 Service Utilities

No person shall make connections from a utility, source of energy, fuel, or power to any building or system that is regulated by this Code for which a permit is required, until released by the Building Official.

In addition, the structure or building shall pass final inspection as per Article 8 of this Chapter prior to the connection to the electrical source.

(Ord. 3662-C.S., § 1, effective 1-6-17)

The Building Official shall have the authority to authorize the temporary connection of the building or system to the utility source of energy, fuel, or power.

Temporary electrical or gas connection to the electrical or gas source for a period not to exceed thirty (30) calendar days may be granted prior to the final inspection if in the opinion of the Building Official the service is safe. If after thirty (30) calendar days the structure or building has not passed final inspection, the Building Official shall have authority to request the serving utility to disconnect the service.

(Ord. 3662-C.S., § 1, effective 1-6-17)

The Building Official shall have the authority to authorize disconnection of utility service to the building, structure, or system regulated by this Code and the codes referenced in case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property. The Building Official shall notify the serving utility, and whenever possible, the owner and occupant of the building, structure, or service system, of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action. If not notified prior to disconnecting, the owner or occupant of the building, structure, or service system shall be notified in writing, as soon as practical thereafter.

(Ord. 3662-C.S., § 1, effective 1-6-17)

If any building or structure is occupied prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or Temporary Certificate of Occupancy as required by Section 9-11.902 or 9-11.904 of this Chapter, the Building Official shall have the authority to request the immediate discontinuance of the electrical service and/or the gas service by the appropriate utility.

(Ord. 3662-C.S., § 1, effective 1-6-17)

Persons shall not make connections from energy or fuel to any equipment regulated by this Code that has been disconnected or ordered to be disconnected by the Building Official or the use of which has been ordered to be discontinued by the Building Official until the Building Official authorizes the reconnection and use of such equipment.

(Ord. 3662-C.S., § 1, effective 1-6-17)