City of Westminster (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

IEBC Accepted

1

ASCE Code Specification

ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status

Adopted

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions

1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions

Existing Systems,Trenching

How Many Plansets Required

3

Revision Required

0

Rough Inspection

None

New Planset Required For Module Swap

0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD

Yes - 10kW+,Yes - Derate

Wet Stamps Required

Digital Structural,Digital Electrical

Structural Calculations Required

Yes

Ee Stamp Notes

EE stamp required when the system is 10KW or higher, or when derating.

AHJ wants stamps on all pages that reference any electrical information.

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

#8

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required

Derates

Allowed POI

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

Panel Schedule Required

Partial Home Backup

Service Ground Requirements

Minimum #8 grounding

Temperature Rating

90

De Rating Ampacity

1

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed

0

ESS Notes

Standard

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

Electrical Diagram

Standard

Custom Placards Required

1

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required

Mesh/Scrim