Hesperia, CA Building Safety: Electrical Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Adopted code
- 2025 California Electrical Code
- EV chargers
- Article 625 + UL/SAE/NEMA
- EV permits
- Expedited administrative review
- Load calcs
- Required for chargers
Summary
Electrical work in Hesperia runs on the locally adopted 2025 California Electrical Code, and the city layers on its own rule for EV charging systems, which must meet Electrical Code, SAE, NEMA, UL, and CPUC standards before a permit issues.
All electric vehicle charging systems shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories, and rules of the Public Utilities Commission regarding safety and reliability.B.Installation of electric vehicle charging stations shall be incorporated into the load calculations of all new or existing electrical services and shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code. Electric vehicle charging equipment shall be considered a continuous load.C.Anchorage of either floor-mounted or wall-mounted electric vehicle charging stations shall meet the requirements of the California Building or Residential Code as applicable per occupancy, and the provisions of the manufacturer's installation instructions. Mounting of charging stations shall not adversely affect building elements. (Ord. No. 2024-07, § 2(Exh. A), 8-20-24)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 24 Update 2).
Full Breakdown
Section 15.04.010 adopts the 2025 California Electrical Code by reference as part of Hesperia's Building Regulations, so the base electrical-permit process and standards come from the state code as locally amended. Hesperia adds its own layer for electric vehicle charging equipment: installations must meet Electrical Code Article 625 along with SAE, NEMA, UL-listing, and California Public Utilities Commission safety standards, and be incorporated into the building's electrical load calculations (§ 15.04.066). The Building Official runs an expedited administrative permit review for EV charging stations under § 15.04.067, limited to health-and-safety compliance.
Violations & Fines
Installing electrical work or an EV charging system without the required permit, or without meeting the adopted Electrical Code and local load-calculation standards, can be stopped and cited by the Building Official.
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