Adoption of the California Electrical Code
San Diego Municipal Code § 146.0104
in effect§146.0104 Adoption of the California Electrical Code
(a) The 2025 California Electrical Code published by the California Building Standards Commission (BSC), as amended by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD); the Division of the State Architect-Access Compliance (DSA/AC); the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (OSHPD3); and the State Fire Marshal (SFM), is adopted by reference and made a part of this Article as if fully set forth, except as otherwise provided in this Article. The regulations referenced are the standard for electrical installations regulated by this Article.
(b) When reference is made to the California Electrical Code, it shall be the 2025 California Electrical Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 3, as published by the California Building Standards Commission..
(c) The Building Official is authorized to enforce only those amendments made by the following state agencies:
(1) The Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD, HCD 1/AC).
(2) Division of the State Architect, Access Compliance (DSA/AC).
(3) Office of the State Fire Marshal (SFM).
(4) California Department of Health Care Access and Information (OSHPD3).
(5) California Energy Commission (CEC).
(Retitled from “Adoption of the 1998 California Electrical Code” and 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.)
(Retitled to “Adoption of the 2010 California Electrical Code” and amended 7-31-2012 by O-20187 N.S.; effective 8-30-2012.)
(Retitled to “Adoption of the California Electrical Code” and amended 4-6-2016 by O-20624 N.S.; effective 5-6-2016.)
(Amended 1-18-2018 by O-20897 N.S.; effective 2-17-2018.)
(Amended 4-9-2020 by O-21181 N.S.; effective 5-9-2020.)
(Amended 4-9-2020 by O-21181 N.S.; effective 5-9-2020.)
(Amended 5-8-2023 by O-21642 N.S.; effective 6-7-2023.)
(Amended 3-23-2026 by O-22080 N.S.; effective 4-22-2026.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter14/Ch14Art06Division01.pdf#page=2Fetched: 10/28/2026