City of Lake Forest (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
- IEBC Accepted
- 1
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- SolarAPP+ Status
- Adopted
- Date SolarAPP+ Accepted
- 45153
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- Existing Systems,Trenching,MPU
- How Many Plansets Required
- 3
- Revision Required
- 1
- Rough Inspection
- None
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 0
Stamps
- Ee Stamp Required On SLD
- Yes - 10kW+
- Wet Stamps Required
- Digital Structural
- Structural Calculations Required
- Yes
- Ee Stamp Notes
- 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
- Structural Notes
SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages, PE Letter & Calcs. PE calcs should specify the size, # and embedment of the lag screws.
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- AC Disconnect Required
- Yes
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 1
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 0
- ESS Notes
Standard
ESS disconnect required within line of site of ESS 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
Plans should include the percentage of sq. footage of the roof vs. percentage of the sq. foot of the array as per new fire regulation
- Cover Page
Show number of stories on cover page
- Cover Page Notes
Battery [Heat detector to be interconnected to the smoke detector system]
(Note only required when battery is interior)
- Attachment Detail
* Specify the size and # of the lag screws
- Electrical Diagram
If adding a subpanel, provide a panel schedule for the sub.
- Label Page
On the Area placard: please specify if the system is equipped with rapid shutdown, if not provide a dotted line around the area that remains energized after the rapid shut down switch is operated
2017 LABELS
- Label Page Notes
include street name/address on placard Include the RSD label with an image of a home on it. An image of required label is in the files below.
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
- Placards Notes
ESS PROJECTS - ALL PLACARDS MUST INCLUDE 'ESS DISCONNECT' SPECIFIED ON DISCONNECT PLACARD
NOTE - FOR ALL EXISTING SYSTEMS - EXISTING SYSTEM AND NEW SYSTEM MUST BE SEPARATED WITH SEPARATE 'SYSTEM A' AND 'SYSTEM B' LABELS, AND MAIN PLACARD MUST DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN SYSTEM A & B
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- No