Celina, TX Building Safety: Electrical Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Adopted code
- 2023 National Electrical Code
- Governing section
- City Code § 3.02.003(a)(11)
- Permit requirement
- § 3.01.001, building permit
- Max fine
- $2,000 per offense
- Enforcing official
- Building and Fire Official
Summary
Celina enforces the 2023 National Electrical Code, with a building permit required before any electrical work in the city or its ETJ.
The National Electrical Code, being in particular the 2023 edition and appendices, as amended, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, except as it may be in conflict with the provisions of any ordinance of the city.
Full Breakdown
The city council adopted the National Electrical Code, 2023 edition and appendices, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, under City Code § 3.02.003(a)(11), along with local amendments filed under Ordinance 2026-002. Electrical work falls under the general building-permit requirement of § 3.01.001, which bars altering or adding to any structure within city limits (or, where state law allows, the ETJ) without a permit, and the Building and Fire Official enforces the adopted code under § 3.02.001.
Violations & Fines
Violating any provision of this article is punishable by a fine of up to $2,000 per offense under § 3.02.002, with each day of a continuing violation a separate offense.
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