County of Alameda (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

Other (See Submission Notes)

Revision Required

0

Rough Inspection

None

New Planset Required For Module Swap

0

Stamps

Structural Calculations Required

No

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced

1

Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed

110

Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load

0

Snow Load Notes

N/A

Reducible Snow Load Allowed

1

Max Attachment Spacing

96

Structural Notes

AHJ unclear, Assumed PE stamps not required Provide an elevation drawing view to show the height of the building includes the proposed PV panels

Minimum Ground On Roof

#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required

Yes

Electrical Load Calcs Required

Derates

Allowed POI

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

Panel Schedule Required

Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating

90

De Rating Ampacity

0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed

0

ESS Notes

No published information about battery placement. If battery system, include this note on ELD: Producer's storage device(s) will not cause the Host Load to exceed its normal peak demand. Normal peak demand is defined as the highest amount of power required from the Distribution System by Producer's complete facilities without the influence or use of the energy storage device(s).

Separate ESS Disconnect Required

Local Disconnect,ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required

No

Plan set

Cover Page

• Full Scope of Work
• Occupancy class (Typically R3)
• Construction type (Pick A type that reflects current home: Type 1: Fire-resistive: High-rise buildings made of concrete and protected steel. Type 2: Non-combustible: Newer buildings with tilt-slab or reinforced masonry walls and a metal roof. Type 3: Ordinary: New or old buildings with non-combustible walls but a wood-framed roof. Type 4: Buildings with heavy timber framing. Type 5: Buildings with wood framing.)
• Attachment Included? Yes

Electrical Diagram

Standard

Custom Placards Required

1

Placards Notes

Permanent placards off of placard page of plan set

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required

Mesh/Scrim

Setback Front Yard

30