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Glenn County, CA Building Safety: Electrical Permits (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Adopting section: Glenn County Code § 15.72.090
Code adopted: 2025 California Electrical Code (Title 24, Pt. 3)
Last amended: Ordinance 1315, August 30, 2022
Applies in: Unincorporated Glenn County only
Permit basis: Chapter 15.11 building permit required

Summary

Unincorporated Glenn County enforces the 2025 California Electrical Code (Title 24, Part 3) as its electrical code, adopted by Section 15.72.090, and electrical work still needs a building permit under Chapter 15.11.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Glenn County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

The 2025 California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 3 also known as the California Electrical Code, copies of which are on file as required by law, are hereby adopted and incorporated into this chapter by reference; are declared to be the electrical code for the county; and shall apply to the unincorporated areas of the county.

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Full Breakdown

090 adopts the 2025 California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 3, known as the California Electrical Code, by reference as the electrical code for Glenn County, applying it to all unincorporated areas of the county; the section was amended by Ordinance 1315 on August 30, 2022, and carries prior amendment history from Ordinances 1199, 1247, 1260 and 1285. 060). 090). 090's text, so property owners and electricians can review the exact modifications the county has incorporated before applying.

Violations & Fines

Section 15.11.150 makes it unlawful to install, alter or repair any electrical wiring, devices, appliances or equipment in the unincorporated county in violation of Title 15 or any code adopted under it, which includes the California Electrical Code adopted in Section 15.72.090. If an inspection shows electrical work does not comply with the permit or the adopted code, the building official may revoke the permit after five days' written notice (Section 15.11.100), and the permit holder can request a hearing within 10 days and appeal to the Board of Supervisors within five days of that decision (Sections 15.11.110, 15.11.120).

Frequently Asked Questions

What electrical code does unincorporated Glenn County use?

Section 15.72.090 adopts the 2025 California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 3, the California Electrical Code, by reference as the electrical code for the unincorporated areas of the county.

Do I still need a permit for electrical work under the adopted code?

Yes. Electrical installations fall under Title 15's building permit requirements in Chapter 15.11, meaning you must file an application with the building department and pay the fee the Board of Supervisors has set.

When was Glenn County's electrical code last updated?

Section 15.72.090 was amended by Ordinance 1315 on August 30, 2022, adopting the current California Electrical Code cycle referenced in the section.

Sources & Official References

[1]Glenn County Code (Municipal Code Online, print view)

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