Chino, CA Building Safety: Electrical Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Code adopted
- 2022 California Electrical Code
- Based on
- 2020 National Electrical Code
- Temporary lighting window
- 80 days, Nov 1–Jan 19
- Adopting ordinance
- Ord. 2022-015, § 1, 7-19-2022
Summary
Chino has adopted the 2022 California Electrical Code, incorporating the 2020 National Electrical Code, to regulate wiring and electrical installations citywide, with permit fees set by city council resolution.
There is adopted by reference the 2022 California Electrical Code, incorporating the 2020 National Electrical Code. ... is adopted as the Electric Code of the city of Chino for regulating the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical wiring and equipment within the city and prescribing standards of inspection and requirements therefor.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 38).
Full Breakdown
The City of Chino adopted by reference the 2022 California Electrical Code, incorporating the 2020 National Electrical Code, to regulate the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring and equipment and to set inspection standards within the city. All electrical permit fees are paid as set by resolution of the city council under the locally added fee section. Chino also locally amended Article 527 to allow temporary electrical power and lighting during construction, remodeling, repair, or demolition, and for holiday decorative lighting for up to 80 days between November 1 and January 19. Adopted by Ord. 2022-015, § 1, 7-19-2022.
Violations & Fines
Electrical work performed without the required permit and inspection under the adopted Electrical Code can be red-tagged or ordered corrected, and the city may charge double the normal permit fee for work begun before a permit issues.
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