Earlier editions: 2026-09
Simi Valley Municipal Code Ch. 12 Adoption and Amendments of the California Electrical Code
Simi Valley Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Simi Valley
Cite as: Simi Valley Municipal Code Chapter 12 · Text as of 2026-10-04
8-12.01 - Adoption.¶
(a) The California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, Part 3 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, together with those omissions, amendments, exceptions and additions thereto, is hereby adopted and enacted as the primary electrical code of the City of Simi Valley and made part of this Code by reference with the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein.
(b) One copy of the 2025 California Electrical Code has been filed for use and examination of the public in the Offices of the City of Simi Valley.
(§ 2 (Exh. A), Ord. No. 1346, eff. January 5, 2023, as amended by § 1(Exh. A), Ord. No. 1366, eff. December 18, 2025)
8-12.02 - Special events.¶
A permit shall be required for the installation of portable wiring for equipment for carnivals, circuses, exhibits, amusement rides, traveling attractions, film shoots and similar functions including wiring in, or on, all structures.
(§ 2 (Exh. A), Ord. No. 1346, eff. January 5, 2023)
8-12.03 - Connection to utilities.¶
(a) Temporary wiring. For the purpose of this section temporary wiring shall be defined as temporary electrical power and lighting installations permitted during the period of construction, remodeling, maintenance, repair, or demolition of buildings, structures, equipment, or similar activities. Temporary wiring shall be removed immediately upon completion of construction or purpose for which the wiring was installed. The main service of a building or space shall not be energized to provide temporary lighting during construction.
(b) Conditional electrical service connection. A conditional electrical service connection may be authorized by the Building Official when in the opinion of the Building Official, the need for such connection exists and such connection cannot be achieved following the standard adopted policy or process. Conditional electrical service may be terminated at the completion of a specific purpose for which the electrical connection was granted or at the discretion of the Building Official.
(§ 2 (Exh. A), Ord. No. 1346, eff. January 5, 2023)
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