City of San Juan Capistrano (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2023

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

SolarAPP+ StatusTesting

Wet Stamps RequiredNone

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: Testing

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions: 1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions: MPU,Derate

How Many Plansets Required: 2

Revision Required: 1

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 0

Stamps

Wet Stamps Required: None

Structural Calculations Required: Yes

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 B

Snow Load: 0

Snow Load Notes: N/A

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates,Battery,Load Relocation

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: 1

ESS Notes

Battery system must be shown on placard. Battery system needs Battery Disco. ESS DEVICES SHALL BE PLACE A MINIMUM OF 36 AWAY FROM ALL WINDOWS AND DOORS LEADING TO HABITABLE SPACE.

ESS disconnect required within 6ft of MSP on same wall and not blocked by walls/gates/etc

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: Local Disconnect,ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: Yes - with dimensions

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

ALL PROJECTS:

AHJ REQUIRES THEIR OWN LOAD CALCULATIONS SHEET FOR ALL PROJECTS. FILES SECTION UNDER '2022 Electrical Load Calculation Worksheet.pdf'

Site: Show location and setback for gas meter.

Site Notes: Battery [ESS DEVICES SHALL BE PLACE A MINIMUM OF 36" AWAY FROM ALL WINDOWS AND DOORS LEADING TO HABITABLE SPACE.]

Electrical Diagram: Load calcs required

Custom Placards Required: 1

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: No