City of Encinitas (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2023

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

SolarAPP+ StatusAdopted

Fire Setback Enforced1

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: Adopted

Date SolarAPP+ Accepted: 45180

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions: 1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions: Existing Systems,Trenching,MPU,Derate

How Many Plansets Required: 3

Revision Required: 1

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 1

Stamps

Structural Calculations Required: No

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced: 1

Setback Notes: Demonstrate a 36" pathway for each plane with a PV array.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 110

Wind Notes: Exposure Category C

Snow Load: 0

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: * STRUCTURAL CALCS ONLY FOR GROUND MOUNT

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

Allowed POI: Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter

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

Accepts 9540a, reduced battery spacing

ESS disconnect required within 6ft of MSP on same wall and not blocked by walls/gates/etc

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: Yes - with dimensions

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements: AHJ wants us to provide a filled SOLAR PV STANDARD PLAN SIMPLIFIED CENTRAL/STRING INVERTER SYSTEMS SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC ROOFTOP INSTALLATIONS 10 KW OR LESS, ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS - All future projects must include this packet. ROOF MOUNT: Needs a diagram showing the elevation of the house from the ground to the roof and then from the ground to the top of the panel Include on plans basic wind speed of 110MPH (3-second gust) and wind exposure for the site. ROOF MOUNTED SYSTEM DO NOT REQUIRE STRUCTURAL ELEVATION IS NEEDED. DIMENSIONS FROM GRADE TO TOP OF ROOF AND FROM GRADE TO TOP OF MODULE AHJ Allows Ballasted systems

Site: If installing on a duplex, the site plan should clearly show property lines dividing the homes and notate the address of each home so that there is no confusion which address is being installed on and that no panels are being placed on a neighbor's roof.

Electrical Diagram: Standard

Custom Placards Required: 1

Non Standard Planset Requirements: BOS Elevation

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim

Ground Mount Notes: * Ground Mounts require structural calcs * Ground Mounts: 5' side yard setback from property line. Setback requirements are uploaded below. * NOTE ON SITE PLAN: NO VEGETATION TO BE WITHIN 10 FT OF GROUND MOUNT * STRUCTURAL CALCS ONLY FOR GROUND MOUNT