§129.0303 Exemptions from an Electrical Permit — San Diego Zoning Code

An Electrical Permit is not required for the following work:

(a) Minor work such as replacing fuses, replacing or repairing switches, circuit breakers, lampholders, luminaires, ballasts, or receptacles where the replacement is the same size and general type as the original equipment and the work is done in accordance with the provisions of this article;
(b) The replacement of lamps or the connection of portable appliances to suitable receptacles that have been permanently installed;
(c) Installation, alteration, or repair of wiring, devices, appliances, or equipment that operates at a voltage not exceeding 25 volts between conductors and not capable of supplying more than 50 watts of energy;
(d) Installation of remote-control switching devices on privately owned appliances when the devices are installed by the San Diego Gas and Electric Company or its authorized agents as part of the Peak-Shift energy conservation program, provided that specifications for the installations are approved in writing by the Building Official; or

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(e) Work done by employees of the City on City-owned or leased buildings.
(f) Repair or replacement of hardwired appliances such as dishwashers, garbage disposals, cooking appliances and similar fixed appliances located within dwelling units shall not impose additional electrical load to the existing circuit impacted by the work.
(g) Exemption from the permit requirements of the Electrical Regulations does not authorize any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of the Electrical Regulations or any other applicable local or state regulations.

(Amended 9-24-2002 by O-19104 N.S.) (Amended 6-27-2005 by O-19392 N.S.) (Amended 4-8-2008 by O-19727 N.S; effective 5-8-2008.) (Amended 7-31-2012 by O-20187 N.S.; effective 8-30-2012.) (Amended 4-6-2016 by O-20624 N.S.; effective 5-6-2016.)