Whittier Municipal Code Ch. 15.07 Energy Code

(a) The City Council of the City of Whittier hereby adopts the California Energy Code specified in Chapter 15.01.010 as Chapter 15.07.010 of Title 15 of this Code, except such portions as are deleted, modified, or amended as set forth in this chapter. Said Code is adopted and incorporated as if fully set forth herein.

(b) The purpose of this Code is to prescribe regulations for the protection of the public health and safety and to establish minimum regulations for energy efficiency of buildings within the City.

(Ord. No. 3143, § 9, 12-13-22)

State Law reference— Adoption by reference, Government Code § 50022.1 et seq.

The text within Chapter 1 is deleted and replaced with the following:

Chapter 1 Administrative Provisions

Section 101. For administrative provisions for this Code, see Sec. 15.01.040.

(Ord. No. 3143, § 9, 12-13-22)

The section is amended by adding new second and third paragraphs to read as follows:

The main electrical panel shall have a minimum three-quarter inch conduit routed to the rooftop for future solar installation.

The main electrical panel shall have a minimum three-quarter inch conduit routed to an enclosed garage for future electric vehicle charging station installation.

(Ord. No. 3143, § 9, 12-13-22; Ord. No. 3173, § 8, 12-9-25)

The section is amended by adding a new second paragraph to subsection (b) Item 1 to read as follows:

A new single-family residence not included within the requirements of the preceding paragraph shall comply with the requirements of Sections 110.10 (b) through 110.10 (e). In addition, modifications or alterations to an existing single-family dwelling that are undertaken that materially change the size, type, or components of energy efficiency standards and require a permit shall be required to comply with the requirements of Sections 110.10 (b) through 110.10 (e).

(Ord. No. 3143, § 9, 12-13-22; Ord. No. 3173, § 8, 12-9-25)