Riverside Municipal Code Ch. 16.16 Electrical Code

This chapter shall be known as the Electrical Code and may be cited as such. Whenever in this Code, or any ordinance of the City, the phrases "National Electrical Code" or "California Electrical Code" appear, such phrases shall be deemed and construed to refer and apply to this chapter in conjunction with Chapter 16.04.

(Ord. 7357 §36, 2016; Ord. 7103 § 16, 2010; Ord. 3910 §1, 1972; Ord. 3595 §1 (part), 1969)

The California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, Part 3 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, and any related errata, and any amendments thereto by the State of California, copyrighted by the National Fire Protection Association, which regulates the erection, construction, demolition, equipment, use and maintenance of electrical systems, is adopted and by this reference is made a part of this Code with the same force and effect as though set out in this chapter in full, with the exception of those parts expressly excepted, deleted or as amended by this chapter. One copy of the California Electrical Code, which has been certified as a true copy is on file and open to public inspection in the office of the Building Official.

(Ord. 7748, § 35, 2025; Ord. 7612 § 38, 2022; Ord. 7510 § 12, 2020; Ord. 7492 § 19, 2019; Ord. 7357 §37, 2016; Ord. 7237 §15, 2013; Ord. 7103 §17, 2010; Ord. 6971 §18; 2007; Ord. 6816 §1, 2005, Ord. 6634 §14, 2002; Ord. 6472 §14, 1999; Ord. 6253 §28, 1995: Ord. 5967 §1, 1991; Ord. 5580 §1, 1987; Ord. 5266 §1, 1985; Ord. 5123 §1, 1983; Ord. 4652 §1 (part), 1979; Ord. 4243 § 1(part), 1975; Ord. 3910 §2, 1972; Ord. 3595 §1 (part), 1969)

All electrical wiring and equipment for which a permit is required shall be inspected and approved by the Building Official before being concealed, energized or used. All fees required by this Code shall be paid by the applicant prior to the energizing or use of such wiring or equipment.

No serving agency shall supply, or cause or permit to be supplied, electrical energy to any electrical wiring until the wiring has been inspected and approved. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the temporary use of electrical energy when and as specifically approved by the Building Official.

Nothing in this section shall prohibit the inspection of any electrical installation even though no permit is required therefor.

Whenever any work regulated by this chapter, or any portion thereof, is ready for inspection, the Building Official shall be notified that same is ready for inspection. The notice shall be given not less than 24 hours before any such inspection is desired.

(Ord. 7748, § 36, 2025; Ord. 7510 § 13, 2020; Ord. 7357 §38, 2016; Ord. 5967 §9, 1991; Ord. 4604 §8, 1978)