City of West Covina (CA)
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusAdopted
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
- IEBC Accepted
- 1
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- SolarAPP+ Status
- Adopted
- Date SolarAPP+ Accepted
- 45212
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- Existing Systems,Trenching
- 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
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
Standard
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- AC Disconnect Conditional Criteria
- Power Source Disconnect schedule required - include on site plan, roof plan, and ELD pages Disconnect number Type of Disconnect 1 of 3 Utility disconnect (main service disconnect, must shut off all utilities to the residence) 2 of 3 PV rapid shutdown disconnect (RSD device can be found on the SolarEdge inverter. For microinverters the breaker in the combiner box acts as this disconnect) 3 of 3 Energy Storage System disconnect (Any AC disconnect that disconnects the battery) See "Approved plans" saved to files for example of disconnect schedule on site plan and ELD.
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 0.96
- BOS Restrictions
Standard
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 0
- ESS Notes
[LACOF]
This AHJ follows County of Los Angeles (ESS Requirements) (CA).
Please follow this link to County of Los Angeles (ESS Requirements) (CA)
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
- Electrical Diagram
Standard
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
- Non Standard Planset Requirements
- BOS Elevation
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Mesh/Scrim
- Ground Mount Notes
AHJ does not allow GMs in front as they are considered "patio covers"
- Setback Back Yard
- 5
- Setback Side Yard
- 5