The 2022 Edition of the California Electrical Code is amended as set forth in this section:
.010 The California Electrical Code is hereby amended, modified, and supplemented by the addition and application of the provisions of Section 15.03.050 of this Code.
.020 Paragraph 310.106(B) of Section 310.106 of Article 310 of Chapter 3 is amended by the addition of a second paragraph to read as follows:
Copper wire shall be used for wiring No. 6 and smaller in all installations. Consideration for use of aluminum wiring can be made by the Building Official for feeder lines only on an individual basis where adequate safety measures can be ensured.
.030 Article 310 of Chapter 3 is hereby amended, modified, and supplemented by the addition of a new Section 310.121, to read in full as follows:
310.121 Continuous inspection of aluminum wiring. Aluminum conductors of No. six (6) or smaller used for branch circuits shall require continuous inspection by an independent testing agency approved by the Building Official for proper torque of connections at their termination point.
.040 Section 690.13 of Article 690 of Chapter 6 is hereby amended, modified, and supplemented by the addition of a new Section 690.13(A) to read as follows:
(A) Location. The PV disconnecting means shall be installed at a readily accessible location either on the outside of a building or structure or inside nearest the point of entrance of the system conductors.
(Ord. 6552 §2 (part); March 7, 2023.)