Chapter 14.08
ELECTRICAL CODE

Sections:

14.08.010    Title.

14.08.020    Authority having jurisdiction.

14.08.030    Purpose.

14.08.040    Adoption by reference.

14.08.010 Title.

This chapter shall be known and cited as the “Folsom Electrical Code.” (Ord. 1336 § 2, 2023; Ord. 1298 § 2, 2020; Ord. 1268 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1188 § 2, 2013)

14.08.020 Authority having jurisdiction.

The chief building official of the city is designated to be the authority having jurisdiction of the Folsom Electrical Code. The chief building official shall administer, enforce, and render interpretations of all the provisions of the Folsom Electrical Code and the other referenced technical codes. (Ord. 1336 § 2, 2023; Ord. 1298 § 2, 2020; Ord. 1268 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1188 § 2, 2013)

14.08.030 Purpose.

The purpose of the Folsom Electrical Code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare and to protect against hazards that may arise from the use of electricity by regulating and controlling the design, construction, and installation, quality of materials, location and operation of electrical equipment, wiring and systems, and to provide procedures for administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Folsom construction codes and to enforce rules and regulations supplemental to this code as may be deemed necessary to clarify the application of the provisions of this code. Such interpretations, rules, and regulations shall be in conformity with the intent and purpose of this code. (Ord. 1336 § 2, 2023; Ord. 1298 § 2, 2020; Ord. 1268 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1188 § 2, 2013)

14.08.040 Adoption by reference.

The California Electrical Code, 2022 Edition, based on the 2020 National Electrical Code, published as Part 3, Title 24, C.C.R., published by the National Fire Protection Agency, is adopted and made part of this title as though fully set forth herein to provide technical requirements and the procedures for administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Folsom construction codes. One copy of the Folsom Electrical Code and any amendments thereto shall be kept on file in the community development department and shall be available for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 1336 § 2, 2023; Ord. 1298 § 2, 2020; Ord. 1268 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1188 § 2, 2013)