City of Ventura (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

Testing

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions

1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions

MPU,Derate

How Many Plansets Required

3

Revision Required

1

Rough Inspection

None

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

Reducible Snow Load Allowed

1

Max Attachment Spacing

96

Structural Notes

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof

#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required

Derates

Allowed POI

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

Panel Schedule Required

Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating

90

De Rating Ampacity

1

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed

0

ESS Notes

Individual units shall be separated from each other by not less than 3 feet

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

No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Designer must fill out PV Checklist attached below.

Roof Plan Notes

Battery [The ESS shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and their listing. CRC 328.3 ]

Electrical Diagram

Define the size and type of any existing conduit. #8 AWG EGC required

Custom Placards Required

0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required

Mesh/Scrim