City of Fullerton (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
- Date SolarAPP+ Accepted
- 45194
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restriction Notes
Power Controlled Systems (PCS) - Typically paired with DC batteries
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- Existing Systems,Existing Systems,Trenching,Trenching,Trenching,Derate,Derate,Derate
- How Many Plansets Required
- 3
- Revision Required
- 1
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 0
Stamps
- Wet Stamps Required
- None
- 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
- Snow Load Notes
N/A
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
Standard
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- AC Disconnect Conditional Criteria
- If battery is interior, an exterior AC disco is required
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 1
- BOS Restrictions
Standard
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 0
- ESS Notes
In single family dwellings a readily accessible disconnect is required for the ESS on the exterior of the building Energy Storage Systems (ESS) shall not be located less than 3 feet from doors and windows directly entering the dwelling unit Provide ESS attachment details
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
- No
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
Expedited Checklist and the Structural Criteria (from files below) required for submittal even if we do not meet all the requirements for Expedited permitting.
- Electrical Diagram
Centerfed 120% allowed
MPU: Level 1 or Level 2 Surge Protection is required at the main electrical Service per CEC/NEC 230.67.
Please indicate the Surge-protector to be utilized or provide a cut sheet for the new service panel to demonstrate that it has such protection built into the service panel.
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- No
- Ground Mount Notes
Ground mounted arrays shall comply with the following:
- A clear, brush free area of 10 feet required and a noncombustible base of gravel or a maintained vegetative surface or a noncombustible base. Show on plans
- Provide structural calculations for framing support the solar panels for both vertical load and lateral load.
- Provide a grounding electrode at the ground mount PV and connect to the array.