City of Poway (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

New Planset Required For Module Swap

0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD

Yes - 10kW+

Wet Stamps Required

None

Structural Calculations Required

Yes - 10kW+

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 C

Snow Load

5

Reducible Snow Load Allowed

1

Max Attachment Spacing

96

Minimum Ground On Roof

#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required

Derates

Allowed POI

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

Panel Schedule Required

Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating

90

De Rating Ampacity

1

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed

0

ESS Notes

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

Mark MPU as (E) existing on plans

Add “CAUTION: MULTIPLE SOURCES OF POWER.” note on site placard

Cover Page

If performing an MPU, the scope of work on the cover page needs to include this.

Site

BOS equipment cannot be placed on the front of the home facing the street.

Attachment Detail

Module Compatibility List or a documentation/certification to verify that the rack system has been evaluated and tested for grounding and bonding with the new solar module

Specification sheets showing the fire class rating/classification. Verify compatibility with the PV solar module.

UL 2703 Listing.

Electrical Diagram

Three line diagram only.

Breaker tie-in: note that the PV breaker will be placed at the opposite end of the busbar from the main breaker

Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [New electrical shall be located at least three (3) feet from gas meter or gas shut off valves. CPC1208.7.1; CEC 110.26. // Grounding electrode conductor shall be sized per CEC 250.66]

All Jobs [The AIC rating for the main breaker and solar breaker shall have an equal or greater AIC ratings than the existing breakers CEC 690.13(E). or by other means of showing the PV system is rated for the available fault current.]

All Jobs [The minimum distance between the conduits located on the roof and the roof surface are greater than 1"]

Label Page

Each ESS disconnecting means shall plainly indicate whether it is in the open (off) or closed (on) position and be permanently marked "ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM DISCONNECT."

The disconnecting means shall be legibly marked in the field to indicate the Nominal ESS AV voltage and maximum ESS DC voltage [CEC 706.15(C)(1)]

Label Page Notes

All Jobs [Marking should be placed on all interior and exterior DC conduit, raceways, enclosures and cable assemblies, every 10 feet, at turns and above/or below penetrations and all DC combiner and junction boxes. // 2025 CEC 690.31(D)(2)]

Custom Placards Required

1

Placards Notes

See (7) Inspection Guide_201706291256135953.docx Page 7-8

Non Standard Planset Requirements

Single Line Diagram

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required

No

Ground Mount Notes

Per City, GM's do not require fencing UNLESS the yard is not fenced. However, the setbacks are different for each property because it is a wildlife habitat and there are some "NO BUILD ZONES" Include full parcel/property on site plan

Setback Front Yard

10

Setback Back Yard

10

Setback Side Yard

10