City of San Bernardino (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2023

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted

Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural

Fire Setback Enforced1

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: 0

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD: Yes - 10kW+,Yes - Battery

Wet Stamps Required: Digital Structural

Structural Calculations Required: Yes

Stamp Location On Plans: Unspecified

Date On Stamps: Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced: 1

Setback Notes: Rooftop AC Units: 30" CLEARANCE REQUIRED AROUND

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 130

Wind Notes: Exposure Category C

Snow Load: 5

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: Battery projects will require SE calcs from the engineer stating that the equipment being mounted to can support the weight of the batteries.

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

Allowed POI: PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter

Panel Schedule Required: Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating: 90

De Rating Ampacity: 0.96

BOS Restrictions: A disconnecting means is required within sight of the MSP

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed: 0

ESS Notes

ESS Units shall be located 3ft from any doors or windows.
ESS Equipment's disconnecting means shall be readily accessible. The disconnecting means shall be located within sight of the ESS
Battery disconnect needs to be within 10" of battery not MSP
When drawing Solaredge Backup Interface, remove the RSD block on the ELD (or you will need to draw this on the site plan and site placard as well)

WHEN ESS IS LOCATED IN GARAGE

Listed Heat Detector is required to be included in the plan set, corresponding data sheet required
Elevation drawing showing battery is 3' above floor to avoid the installation of an impact protector is required if battery in inside garage
verify chint breaker size is correct (63a) for SE7600 and 10000 energy bank inverters

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: Local Disconnect,ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: Yes - with dimensions

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

H-Frame

Include elevation detail showing H-Frame details, proposed equipment locations, depth / footing detail

Site

Site Notes: Battery [ESS EQUIPMENT SHALL BE LOCATED 3' FROM ALL DOORS AND WINDOWS DIRECTLY ENTERING THE DWELLING UNIT. CRC R328.4 MULTIPLE ESS SYSTEMS SHALL BE SEPARATED FROM EACH OTHER BY AT LEAST 3'.]

Roof Plan Notes: All Jobs [PV arrays shall be located at least (2 times the maximum height of the modules above roof deck) from the roof edge, a gable ridge or a hip ridge]

Electrical Diagram

SUB PANEL

Specify the distance between the existing main panel and the new subpanel (using a dimension line on the ELD).
If this distance is greater than 6' Provide note on TLD: [EXISTING LOADS BEING RELOCATED TO SUB-PANEL LOCATED GREATER THAN 6 FEET AWAY, ALL LOADS WILL THEREFORE BE AFCI PROTECTED]

Electrical Diagram Notes

Existing Systems [ALL PV SOURCES SHALL BE COMBINED INTO A SINGLE DEDICATED OVERCURRENT PROTECTION DEVICE]

All Jobs [AC disconnect required within 10' of Inverter]

Label Page

DERATE

MUST INCLUDE LABEL INDICATING THAT BREAKER HAS BEEN DOWNSIZED AND SHALL NOT BE UPSIZED. ON THE LABEL, INDICATE THE AMPS THAT THE BREAKER HAS BEEN DERATED TO

Custom Placards Required: 0

Non Standard Revision Requirements: DO NOT use abbreviations such as 'BOS' etc. on the narrative letter

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim

Ground Mount Notes: Attached is the standards for cell sites. Being ground mounted there will also be requirements from fire and also building and safety. The project would require a Conditional Use Permit if it is a new system. Attached is the Planning Entitlement application. The items you would need for the entitlement are listed on the last page highlighted. 10' from other structures per Elizabeth - AHJ plan checker Scrim fencing is allowed instead of full fencing

Setback Back Yard: 3

Setback Side Yard: 3