City of Whittier (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
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- Existing Systems,Trenching,MPU,Derate
- How Many Plansets Required
- 2
- Revision Required
- 1
- 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
Show compliance with fire access pathways with LA County Fire Department requirements. 3' path must be measured FROM EXTERIOR WALL and not edge of eave or gable ends.
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 95
- 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
- Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps
- 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
- ESS Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- Yes - with dimensions
Plan set
- Electrical Diagram
New Construction Projects & Main Panel Upgrades:
MPU Minimum 225/200A Main Service Panel Required.
- Label Page
When derating the main breaker, provide a label stating "The main breaker has been derated to "_"Amps. No upsizing permitted."
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
- Placards Notes
- CA Permanent placards for BOS/ESS + Main Site Plan
- LA County Fire Disconnect placards as provided under Placard sheet of plan set
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Situational
- Ground Mount Notes
Soil Class: Clay
Do ground-mounts require fencing around the array? Depends
Do ground mounts require soil samples? On hillside sloping conditions only
9/18/18 SJ - From staff (Plan Checker)