Inglewood, CA Building Safety: Electrical Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Adopted code
- 2019 California Electrical Code (2017 NEC base)
- Local amendments
- None (§§ 11-16, 11-17 state 'NONE')
- Permit fee source
- Set by City Council resolution
- Plan review
- Extra fee if plans incomplete/changed
- Penalty
- Misdemeanor, up to $500 fine, 6 months jail
Summary
Inglewood adopts the 2019 California Electrical Code, based on the 2017 National Electrical Code, by reference under Section 11-15, with no local amendments to the technical code, and requires an Electrical Permit before covered work begins, with fees set by City Council resolution.
§ 11-15. Electrical Code—Established. ...there is hereby adopted by reference that certain code entitled "California Electrical Code, 2019 Edition," based on the National Electrical Code, 2017 Edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the California Building Standards Commission, and the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National Electrical Code, 1996 Edition, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO)... said Code shall be designated, known and referred to as the "Electrical Code of and for the City of Inglewood." § 11-16. Electrical Code—Additions. Additions to the California Electrical Code are hereby established to read as follows: NONE. § 11-17. Electrical Code—Amendments. Amendments to the California Electrical Code are hereby established to read as follows: NONE
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4954608; v8 updated 2026-05-19).
Full Breakdown
Section 11-15 adopts the 'California Electrical Code, 2019 Edition,' based on the National Electrical Code, 2017 Edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, together with the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National Electrical Code, 1996 Edition, as the 'Electrical Code of and for the City of Inglewood,' with a full printed copy kept on file with the City Clerk. ' The City instead regulates electrical work through its permit and fee sections. Section 11-19 requires that when an Electrical Permit application is submitted, the fee for each permit is set forth by City Council resolution rather than a fixed state fee table.
Section 11-20 separately governs electrical plan review: a plan review fee is due when plans or other data must be submitted for review, an additional plan review fee applies if plans are incomplete or later changed, and an expedited plan check fee is available on request, with each fee amount again set by Council resolution. Because the Electrical Code carries no local technical amendments, the National Electrical Code and Uniform Administrative Code Provisions govern the actual wiring, load, and installation standards enforced by the Building Official citywide.
Violations & Fines
Performing electrical installation, alteration, or repair work regulated by the California Electrical Code without first obtaining the Section 11-19 Electrical Permit is enforced under the general Building Code permit requirement of Section 105.1 as a misdemeanor under Section 1-18, punishable by up to a $500 fine or six months in jail, since electrical permitting is not on the City's infraction list.
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