City of Fontana (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
- Adopted
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- How Many Plansets Required
- 2
- Revision Required
- 1
- Rough Inspection
- None
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 1
Stamps
- Ee Stamp Required On SLD
- No
- Wet Stamps Required
- None
- Structural Calculations Required
- Yes - Attachment Spacing > 4ft
- Stamp Location On Plans
- Unspecified
- Date On Stamps
- Expiration Date
Fire setbacks
- Fire Setback Enforced
- 1
- Setback Notes
Standard
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 129
- Wind Notes
STRUCTURAL CACLS MUST UTILIZE: WIND SPEED 129 MPH EXPOSURE C
- Snow Load
- 0
- Snow Load Notes
N/A
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 48
- Structural Notes
- Calcs must utilize 129 MPH Ult.. Risk Cat 2, Exp "C" for wind design
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- AC Disconnect Required
- Yes
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Load 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
Standard
ESS disconnect required within line of sight of ESS on same wall and not blocked by walls/gates/etc
If installing ESS in garage add heat detection spec sheets
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- ESS Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
Provide for Expedited Submittal (Not required with stamped PV plans):
- If a job doesn't qualify for an expedited submittal, a standard submittal that includes structural calcs and engineer stamp would be required. SLD needs to be stamped for the project over 10 KW
- Eligibility forms are required
- Cover Page
- Attachment Detail
Max Span 48in
- Electrical Diagram
AHJ DOES NOT ALLOW 400amp MPU'S Centerfed 120% allowed
Surge Protection Device (SPD) required on all MPUs
- Label Page
When derating the main breaker, provide a label stating "The main breaker has been derated to '(amperage)'A. No upsizing permitted."
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
- Placards Notes
Appropriate signs are properly constructed, installed and displayed, including the following:
- a. Sign identifying PV system attributes at DC disconnect
- b. Sign identifying AC disconnect
- c. Warning sign indicating Dual Power Sources
- Non Standard Revision Requirements
For all revisions/corrections:
- Changes made to the plans must be clouded and labeled as Deltas, and the title page needs to have a full description of what the changes/revisions are.
- In the title page we must also state the pages in which the changes/revisions are located at.
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- No
- Ground Mount Notes
For GM's, panels must be lower than 6', they can not be seen over a fence
- Setback Back Yard
- 10
- Setback Side Yard
- 5