Interpretation of the Electrical Regulations
San Diego Municipal Code § 146.0103
in effect§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.)
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