City of Livermore (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
- 45020
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- Existing Systems,Trenching
- How Many Plansets Required
- 1
- Revision Required
- 1
- Rough Inspection
- None
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 1
Stamps
- Ee Stamp Required On SLD
- Yes
- Wet Stamps Required
- Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
- Structural Calculations Required
- Yes
- Stamp Location On Plans
- Top Right
- Date On Stamps
- Date Plans are Stamped
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
- 0
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- AC Disconnect Required
- Yes
- 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
- 0.91
- BOS Restrictions
Standard
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 1
- ESS Notes
AHJ requires a 2nd disconnect in line sight of ESS if ESS is not in line sight of MSP.
PROVIDE ALL ESS LABELS REQUIRED BY CEC-706 - “ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM DISCONNECT” LABEL IS REQUIRED TO INCLUDE THE NOMINAL ESS AC VOLTAGE AND MAXIMUM ESS DC VOLTAGE - ASHRAE DESIGN TEMPERATURE FOR LIVERMORE IS 97 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- ESS Disconnect,Local Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
Plans must contain a digital signature from either staff or the designer.
- Cover Page
Standard
- Site
Standard
- Roof Plan
Standard
- Attachment Detail
Standard
- Electrical Diagram
120% rule allowed for center-fed main service panels
- Label Page
Need to add custom 'ESS DISCONNECT' label stating the following:
ESS DISCONNECT
NOMINAL AC VOLTAGE: ___________
MAXIMUM DC VOLTAGE: ___________
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
- Placards Notes
- Permanent placards from placard page of plans
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Mesh/Scrim
- Ground Mount Notes
Standard GM requirements
- Setback Front Yard
- 10
- Setback Back Yard
- 5
- Setback Side Yard
- 5