City of Tehachapi (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

Date SolarAPP+ Accepted

45264

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions

1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions

Existing Systems,Trenching

How Many Plansets Required

2

Revision Required

0

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

Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced

1

Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed

110

Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load

30

Reducible Snow Load Allowed

1

Max Attachment Spacing

96

Structural Notes

PE Requirements; SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Structural Calcs. WS 110 MPH GSL 30 PSF

Minimum Ground On Roof

#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required

Derates

Allowed POI

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

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

If ESS is installed in garage:

• Indicate fire detection measures.
• Include a spec for the proposed smoke alarm, heat alarm, or heat detector.

Separate ESS Disconnect Required

ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required

Yes - with dimensions

Plan set

Roof Plan

• Include the existing PV solar arrays in the roof coverage calculations.

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required

Mesh/Scrim