City of Anaheim (CA)
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2023
- Fire Code Version
- 2018 Building Code
- Code List
2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
2022 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE
2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
2022 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
ANAHEIM MUNICIPLE CODE
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- SolarAPP+ Status
- Targeted
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- MPU,Derate
- How Many Plansets Required
- Other (See Submission Notes)
- Revision Required
- 1
- Rough Inspection
- None
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 1
Stamps
- Ee Stamp Required On SLD
- No
- Wet Stamps Required
- Digital Structural
- Structural Calculations Required
- Yes
- Stamp Location On Plans
- Unspecified
- Date On Stamps
- Expiration Date
Fire setbacks
- Fire Setback Enforced
- 1
- Setback Notes
2018 FIRE SETBACKS
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 110
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category B
- Snow Load
- 0
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 48
- Structural Notes
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 0.96
- BOS Restrictions
Standard
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 0
- ESS Notes
ALL ESS JOBS
- ESS shall not be located less than 3' from doors or windows. Provide elevation drawing illustrating this
- ESS disconnect required within 6ft of MSP on same wall and not blocked by walls/gates/etc.
- Include Battery Attachment Elevation on elevations page.
WHEN ESS IS TO BE LOCATED IN THE GARAGE
- A GARAGE FLOOR PLAN MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE PLAN SET TO VERIFY THAT THE ESS EQUIPMENT WILL NOT BE PLACED WITHIN THE IMPACT PATH OF A VEHICLE
- GARAGE FLOOR PLAN MUST INCLUDE DETAIL SHOWING PARKING SPACE FOR THE VEHICLE
- FOR EXAMPLE, A 20'X20' GARAGE (2-CAR GARAGE) NEEDS TO BE MAINTAINED AN 18-FOOT DEPTH BY 17-FOOT WIDE CLEARANCE FOR THE PARKING VEHICLES. A PARKED VEHICLE IS 18'X8'6"
- A HEAT DETECTOR MUST BE ILLUSTRATED ON THE GARAGE FLOOR PLAN
- INCLUDE SPEC SHEET FOR THE HEAT DETECTOR
- INCLUDE NOTE - A LISTED HEAT ALARM INTERCONNECTED TO THE SMOKE ALARMS IN LOCATIONS WITHIN DWELLING UNITS, SLEEPING UNITS AND ATTACHED GARAGES WHERE SMOKE ALARMS CANNOT BE INSTALLED BASED ON THEIR LISTING CFC 1207.11.6.
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- ESS Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- Yes - with dimensions
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
ALL JOBS
- Fill out pg. 2 of the PV Structural Criteria form the files section below and upload the completed document under the project files in Lightspeed.
- 18"x24" paper format required (To be completed by Designer)
- Open Plans in Adobe PDF: Go to File, select Print, Click Page Setup and change the following; Size: ARCH C, Orientation: Landscape. Print as Adobe PDF.
- Make sure "fit to page" is selected.
- Please flatten plans
- Plans must be black and white
- Spec sheets pages need to be same size and orientation as the rest of plans.
- Only use rev clouds if changes to the plan set are made after permit issuance.
For projects less than 10KW AC
- Fill out "Standard PV Plan - City of Anaheim PDF - upload the completed document to the project files in Lightspeed
- QC entries on values on the standard plan, the inspector will reference this at time of inspection
- Last page of standard plan needs the layout from the plans with minimal information (roof callouts, module callouts) we will fail inspection if we do not provide.
EV CHARGER JOBS
- IF INSTALLING AN EV CHARGER, SPEC SHEET MUST BE PROVIDED, WE ALSO NEED TO FILL OUT EV CHARGER LOAD CALCULATIONS FORM FROM AHJ, DOCUMENT ATTACHED IN FILE SECTION
- Cover Page
- Cover Page Notes
All Jobs [SOLAR PANELS AND ALL OTHER ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT BEING INSTALLED MUST BE LISTED WITH UL1703]
- Site
ALL JOBS
- Label all accessory structures on the site (pools, patio covers, structures, etc.)
- Site plan must include ENTIRE boundary of property, and match AHJ records.
- Site plan MUST include dimensions
- BOS equipment must NOT BE SEEN from street view or painted to match color existing house.
MULTI UNIT HOMES (DUPLEXES, ETC.)
- The site plan must show the boundaries of the entire parcel and specify which unit(s) we are installing on
- Site Notes
All Jobs [The grade, floor or platform in the required working space shall be kept clear, and the floor grade, or platform shall be level and flat as practical for the entire width or the working space. CEC 110.26(A)(6) // Provide #8 bond wire to metal gas pipe and hot and cold water pipe. CEC 250.104]
- Attachment Detail
Specify height of panel from roof. Cannot exceed 8".
- Electrical Diagram
- Electrical Diagram Notes
All Jobs [120% rule allowed per 2025 CEC 705.12(B)(2)(3)(d) // AC DISCO to be within 3' of utility meter on exterior of building and not behind a fence or gate.]
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
- Placards Notes
City requires their own placards, please see sheet uploaded below. The values will change depending on the job. This will be filled out with the Standard plan and will be in your permit packet for this AHJ to order placards.
- Non Standard Revision Requirements
- Clouds & Deltas shall be used only for revisions after permit issuance.
- Pages in the plans must stay in the EXACT same order that they were originally submitted to the AHJ in. This means that any pages removed from the plans must be replaced with a blank page, and any additional pages added to the plans after the initial permit submission must be added to the very back of the set behind the spec sheets.
- Revision letters must be uploaded separately from the plans
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Mesh/Scrim