Signal Hill Municipal Code Ch. 15.12 Electrical Code

A. Except as provided in this chapter, that certain electrical code known and designated as the 2022 California Electrical Code (CEC) (Part 3, Title 24, California Code of Regulations) based on the 2020 National Electrical Code, published by the National Fire Protection Association, shall be and become the electrical code of the city for regulating the installation, arrangement, alteration, repairs, use and other operation of electrical wiring, connections, fixtures, and other electrical appliances on premises within the city.

B. One copy of the California Electrical Code has been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public.

(Ord. 2022-12-1542 § 6 (part): Ord. 2019-12-1510 § 5 part))

(CEC 100)

Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in the California Electrical Code each such name or term shall be deemed and construed to have meaning ascribed to it in this section as follows:

A. “Building code” means Chapter 15.04 of this code as amended.

B. “Residential code” means Chapter 15.06 of this code as amended.

C. “Fire code” means Chapter 15.08 of this code as amended.

D. “Plumbing code” means Chapter 15.16 of this code as amended.

E. “Mechanical code” means Chapter 15.20 of this code as amended.

(Ord. 2019-12-1510 § 5 (part))

The California Electrical Code is amended by deleting California Article 89 therefrom.

(Ord. 2019-12-1510 § 5 (part))

(Zoning Code Amendment)

A. Underground utilities shall be installed in a new development in accordance with the rules and regulations of the serving utility as approved by the public utilities commission. When such rules and regulations do not apply, overhead utility lines may serve a new development; provided, however, that conduit (raceway) from service equipment shall be placed underground to the curb line and/or utility right-of-way. Said conduit (raceway) shall include but not be limited to electric, telephone, communication, exterior lighting, and television cable.

B. All related equipment such as transformers, meters, etc., may be permitted aboveground but not in the required front yard setback or the side yard setback adjacent to a street unless otherwise approved by the administrative committee.

C. After fifty and one-tenth percent (50.1%) of any street frontage of any city block has been developed with underground utilities, it shall be the responsibility of the city to investigate the feasibility of establishing an underground utility district for the block to have all utilities placed underground.

(Ord. 2019-12-1510 § 5 (part))

* For additional provisions regarding underground utilities, see Chapter 13.08 of this code.

The electrical permit fees shall be those which the City Council may from time to time adopt by resolution.

(Ord. 2019-12-1510 § 5 (part))

Permits required by this chapter shall be required for all electrical work within the city. Permits shall only be issued to a state licensed electrical contractor in good standing and in compliance with all Business and Professions Codes and State laws pertaining to their profession.

Exemptions:

A residential owner, with current legal possession of a property, may obtain a permit for that property when employing a state licensed electrical contractor. In no case shall a residential owner or an unqualified individual be allowed to do the work or obtain the permits for such work unless they can provide the following:

A. Include a copy of the contractor's state license card and current contact information of the electrician they are employing.

B. Provide proof of insurance by the contractor or homeowner for the work.

C. Provide a current and signed estimate from the contractor for the scope of work.

D. Ensure that the contractor shall be present for all inspections.

(Ord. 2022-12-1542 § 6 (part): Ord. 2019-12-1510 § 5 (part))