City of Long Beach (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
- Targeted
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- MPU,Derate
- How Many Plansets Required
- 2
- Revision Required
- 1
- Rough Inspection
- None
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 0
Stamps
- Ee Stamp Required On SLD
- No
- Wet Stamps Required
- Digital Structural
- Structural Calculations Required
- Yes
- Stamp Location On Plans
- Unspecified
- Date On Stamps
- N/A
Fire setbacks
- Fire Setback Enforced
- 1
- Setback Notes
The ridge setback must show individual measurements for the setback on either side of the ridge rather than a combined measurement across the ridge. (ie. 18" on both sides rather than 3ft across)
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 110
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category B
- Snow Load
- 0
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- 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
- 75
- De Rating Ampacity
- 1
- BOS Restrictions
Standard
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 0
- ESS Notes
Where ESS input and output terminals are more than 5 ft. from connected equipment, or where the circuits from these terminals pass through a wall or partition, a fusible disconnecting means shall be provided at the ESS
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
- Fill out the expedite checklist from the files below
- Form 16 is used for residential projects and form 23 is used for multifamily and non-residential buildings
- EV Charger(s) require their own set of plans, this includes Site Plan, Load Calculations, and spec sheets.
- Historic District, if project falls within Historic District, we need to show a distance minimum of 2'-6" from our equipment icons to the fence/property line.
- Cover Page
- Add APN number to cover page
- Cover Page Notes
All Jobs [ALL WORK TO COMPLY WITH 2025 CA ELECTRIC CODE AND 2025 CA ENERGY CODE // WHERE THE BUILDING PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN A FLOOD ZONE AREA, ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE INSTALLED ONE FOOT ABOVE THE FLOOD BASE ELEVATION. // ALL INSTALLED MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE LISTED U.L., NRTL OR LISTED AND APPROVED BY A CITY OF LONG BEACH APPROVED TESTING LABORATORY // ALL NEW OVERCURRENT DEVICES INSTALLED IN EXITING PANELS / SWITCHBOARDS SHALL MATCH THE MAKE, MODEL AND INTERRUPTING CAPACITY OF THE EXISTING OVERCURRENT DEVICES. // RACEWAYS SEALS, CONDUIT OR RACEWAYS THROUGH WHICH MOISTURE MAY CONTACT LIVE PARTS SHALL BE SEALED OR PLUGGED AT EITHER OR BOTH ENDS // NO PIPING, DUCTS OR EQUIPMENT FOREIGN TO ELECTRICAL SHALL BE PERMITTED TO BE LOCATED WITHIN THE DEDICATED SPACE ABOVE THE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. PROVIDE A NOTES ON THE PLANS. (110.26(F)) // PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED WORKSPACE, ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION, ACCESS TO WORKSPACE AND HEAD ROOM ABOUT ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT // THE ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT SHALL NOT PREVENT THE BUILDING OFFICIAL FROM REQUIRING THE CORRECTION OF ERRORS ON THESE PLANS OR FROM PREVENTING ANY VIOLATION OF THE CODES ADOPTED BY THE CITY, RELEVANT LAWS, ORDINANCES, RULES AND/OR REGULATIONS // FOR FIRE RATED WALL/CEILING PENETRATION AND/OR MEMBRANE PENETRATION, COMPLETE NRTL CLASSIFICATION SHEETS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE INSPECTOR AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION // UTILITY WILL BE GIVEN WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE EXTENT AND NATURE OF ANY MATERIAL CHANGE IN THE SIZE, CHARACTER, OR EXTENT OF THE UTILIZING EQUIPMENT OR OPERATIONS FOR WHICH SCE IS SUPPLYING ELECTRIC SERVICE BEFORE MAKING ANY SUCH CHANGE.]
- Electrical Diagram
- INCLUDE NON FUSIBLE OR FUSIBLE ON AC DISCO CALL OUT ON SLD Centerfed
- 120% allowed
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
- Placards Notes
Inspectors are particular about Placards.
The placards that are included in the plans must be posted on job site.
- Non Standard Revision Requirements
- AHJ wants a very detailed resubmission letter that explains all changes made as well as any clouding that was placed on the plans.
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Mesh/Scrim