City of East Palo Alto (CA)
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2023
- Fire Code Version
- 2018 Building Code
- Code List
2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE
2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
2025 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- SolarAPP+ Status
- Piloting
- Date SolarAPP+ Accepted
- 45649
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- Existing Systems,Trenching
- How Many Plansets Required
- 3
- Revision Required
- 0
- Rough Inspection
- Fire Inspection
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 0
Stamps
- 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
Standard
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 110
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category B
- Snow Load
- 0
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 1
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 0
- ESS Notes
Standard
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- ESS Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Electrical Diagram
Standard
- Electrical Diagram Notes
If supplemental ground and existing GES cannot be verified, a new driven rod will be required at the service
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
- Placards Notes
All solar inspections require a fire inspection prior which requires placards. Without placards we will fail the fire final and will need to pay a $350 re-inspection fee.
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Mesh/Scrim
- Ground Mount Notes
Zoning clearance required for GMs (application added to files)
Less than 120SQFT setbacks:
3ft - SY, RY and from other structures
More than 120SQFT setbacks
3ft - SY and 6 RY and 6ft from other structures