"Notwithstanding, the national model code standards adopted into Title 24 apply to all occupancies in California except for modifications adopted by state agencies and local governing bodies."Like this one... (Note it has not been changed to the current 2004 CEC with additions, the webmaster is slow...)
SF Code The full 2001 San Francisco Electrical Code consists of the 1999 National Electrical Code, as amended by the 2001 California Electrical Code, and as further amended by these San Francisco amendments.
The San Francisco Electrical Code amendments contained herein are designed to be used in conjunction with the 2001 California Electrical Code.
Apparently they have switched over to the new code, but don't have it widley published yet. (Outside of thier office) So on my last inpsection, I asked what changed? The answer was "Oh, I don't know, but I can't hold you to them unless it becomes more available anyway, but simular to the same type of changes we made in years past."
Hillsbourogh hasn't up-dated thiers either... (Electrical starts on page 14)
Hillsborogh Code (Expect Electure to pop in soon on this... Notably a pet peev of his in the past.)
From what I understand the State adopts a code and it is mandatory Statewide, (Spare Federal facilities) and Cities and Counties have to enforce it, but can add, delete, or change parts of it for local reasons. Like Hillsborogh says they have banned romex because they have a "Rat Problem".
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But MC is not allowed either... Conduit wiring methods only... IMPO They try to artificialy drive up building costs to keep undesirable people from building there...
SF has been sued and won about thier own state superceding codes. But has also given in on long standing arguments they have had in the past. Like 2 hour rated property line walls, one cable per hole in framing, and 10' ground rods only.
