Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 15 — Buildings and Construction
Newport Beach Municipal Code Ch. 15.06 Electrical Code
Newport Beach Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Newport Beach
Cite as: Newport Beach Municipal Code Chapter 15.06 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 15.06.010. Adoption of the California Electrical Code.¶
The City Council adopts and incorporates by reference, as though set forth in full in this section, the 2025 Edition of the California Electrical Code based on the 2023 National Electrical Code, as published by the National Fire Protection Association.
The various parts of this code shall constitute and be known as the “Newport Beach Electrical Code.” A copy of the 2025 California Electrical Code, printed in code book form, shall be kept on file in the office of the Building Official pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 18942(e)(1) and made available for public inspection. All administrative provisions including enforcement, permit process, fees, and inspections for these chapters are contained in the Administrative Code under Chapter 15.02.
(Ord. 2022-26 § 5, 2022; Ord. 2023-22 § 698, 2023; Ord. 2025-23 § 5, 2025)
§ 15.06.020. (Reserved)¶
(Ord. 2022-26 § 5, 2022; Ord. 2025-23 § 5, 2025)
§ 15.06.030. (Reserved)¶
(Ord. 2022-26 § 5, 2022; Ord. 2025-23 § 5, 2025)
§ 15.06.040. Amendment to Article 358.10(A).¶
Article 358.10(A) is amended to read as follows:
| (A) Exposed and Concealed. The use of EMT shall be permitted for concealed work only. |
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(Ord. 2022-26 § 5, 2022; Ord. 2025-23 § 5, 2025)
§ 15.06.050. Amendment to Article 358.10(B).¶
Article 358.10(B)(1) and (B)(2) are amended to read as follows:
| (B) Corrosive Environments. |
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| (1) Galvanized Steel and Stainless Steel EMT, Elbows, and Fittings. Galvanized steel, stainless steel, and red brass EMT elbows, couplings, and fittings shall be permitted to be installed in concrete, or in areas subject to severe corrosive influences where protected by corrosion protection and judged suitable for the condition. |
| (2) Supplementary Protection of Aluminum EMT. Aluminum EMT shall be provided with approved supplementary corrosion protection where encased in concrete. |
(Ord. 2022-26 § 5, 2022; Ord. 2025-23 § 5, 2025)
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