City of Newark (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

SolarAPP+ Restrictions

Existing Systems,Trenching

How Many Plansets Required

2

Revision Required

0

Rough Inspection

None

New Planset Required For Module Swap

0

Stamps

Wet Stamps Required

None

Structural Calculations Required

No

Stamp Location On Plans

Unspecified

Date On Stamps

Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced

1

Setback Notes

Provide 2 ladder access points

Structural & loads

Wind Speed

110

Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load

0

Reducible Snow Load Allowed

1

Max Attachment Spacing

96

Structural Notes

Provide structural calculations, prepared by a registered California design professional, if the total weight of the PV system is over five pounds per square foot.

Minimum Ground On Roof

#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required

Derates

Allowed POI

Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter

Panel Schedule Required

Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating

90

De Rating Ampacity

1

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed

0

ESS Notes

Standard

AHJ enforces 3' Spacing/clearance requirements

Separate ESS Disconnect Required

ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required

No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Roof Plan Notes

All Jobs: [No part of the PV equipment or arrays shall cover any type of vent on the existing roof, albeit a plumbing or roof vent. relocate the vent or equipment as needed]

Electrical Diagram

Standard

Custom Placards Required

1

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required

Mesh/Scrim