Adoption and Applicability of the Electrical Regulations

San Diego Municipal Code ch. 14, art. 6, div. 1

in effect

San Diego Municipal Code § 146.0101 Purpose of the Electrical Regulations

§146.0101 Purpose of the Electrical Regulations The purpose of these regulations is to provide safeguards to reduce hazards to life and property which could otherwise result from electrical installations. (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 146.0102 When the Electrical Regulations Apply

§146.0102 When the Electrical Regulations Apply (a) This article applies to all electrical installations under the jurisdiction of the City. (b) Administration and enforcement of the electrical regulations are governed by the applicable provisions of Chapters 11 and 12. (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 146.0103 Interpretation of the Electrical Regulations

§146.0103 Interpretation of the Electrical Regulations (a) The language used in this Article and in the 2025 California Electrical Code which is made a part of this Article by reference, is intended to convey the common and accepted meaning familiar to the electrical industry. (b) The Building Official, in accordance with Section 129.0104, is authorized to determine the intent and meaning of any provision of this article. The Building Official may utilize other codes, guides, or standards in making such determinations. These may include the National Fire and Life Safety Codes, published by NFPA; Standards for Safety, published by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL); American National Standards, published by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI); Manufacturing Standards, published by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA); National Electrical Safety Code, published by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE); General Order 95 and 128, published by the California Public Utilities Commission; the Electrical Service Standards & Guide, published by San Diego Gas and Electric Company; the San Diego Area Electrical Newsletters, published by the San Diego Chapter of the International Code Council; and other references that the Building Official may deem appropriate. Determinations shall be made in writing and a record shall be kept that is open to the public. (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.) (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 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.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 146.0104 Adoption of the California Electrical Code

§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.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 146.0105 Portions of the California Electrical Code Not Adopted

§146.0105 Portions of the California Electrical Code Not Adopted The following Sections or Subsections of the 2025 California Electrical Code are not adopted by the City of San Diego: (a) Article 230, Services, Section 230.43, Wiring Methods for 1000 Volts, Nominal or Less, number (1) “Open Wiring on Insulators” is not adopted. (b) Article 230, Services, Section 230.50, Protection Against Physical Damage; Section 230.51, Mounting Supports; and Section 230.52, Individual Conductors Entering Building or Other Structures; relating to protection and mounting of open wiring on insulators and service entrance conductors are not adopted. (Retitled from “Portions of the 1998 California Electrical Code Not Adopted” 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 “Portions of the 2010 California Electrical Code Not Adopted” and amended 7-31-2012 by O-20187 N.S.; effective 8-30-2012.) (Retitled to “Portions of the California Electrical Code Not Adopted” 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.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 146.0106 Portions of the California Electrical Code Adopted With Modifications

§146.0106 Portions of the California Electrical Code Adopted With Modifications The following Sections of the 2025 California Electrical Code are adopted by the City of San Diego with modifications: The 2025 California Electrical Code is adopted without modifications. (“Portions of the California Electrical Code Adopted With Modifications” added 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.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 146.0107 Portions of the California Electrical Code Adopted With Additions

§146.0107 Portions of the California Electrical Code Adopted With Additions The following Sections of the 2025 California Electrical Code are adopted by the City of San Diego with additions: The 2025 California Electrical Code is adopted without additions. (“Portions of the California Electrical Code Adopted With Additions” added 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=1Fetched: 10/28/2026