County of El Dorado (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
- Not accepted
- How Many Plansets Required
- 2
- Revision Required
- 1
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 0
Stamps
- Ee Stamp Required On SLD
- Yes - Derate
- Wet Stamps Required
- Digital Electrical,Digital Structural
- 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
- 130
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category C
- Snow Load
- 999
- Snow Load Notes
Any snow load greater than 20lbs will require structural calcs, and stamped plan set. The Snow load requirement is site specific with a minimum of 20 Ibs. To find the site specific snow load follow these steps: Find Parcel ID by searching the home address here: https://parcel.edcgov.us/ (https://parcel.edcgov.us/)
Enter the parcel ID on this site: [https://edcapps.edcgov.us/Planning/parceldatainfo.asp]
https://bdc.edcgov.us/
Note: do not use hyphens and do not enter the zeros at the end of the ID. (Ex. if the parcel ID is 042-511-001-000 then it will be entered as 042511001). The site specific snow load will be listed under the "Building Design Criteria for Parcel" section of the page. **
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 0.96
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 0
- ESS Notes
- 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).
- When installing in a garage, a listed heat alarm is required and must be interconnected to the smoke alarm
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- ESS Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Site
Site/plot plans must include, at minimum, all property lines; a conventional scale; north arrow; the location, purpose, and width of all easements; any streams or wetlands; Flood Zone, and all setbacks measured from the closest property line or road easement perpendicular to the proposed development. Said revisions shall also provide topographical elevations and contour lines
- Attachment Detail
INCLUDE SPAN CHARTS ON PLAN-SET AND HIGHLIGHT SPANS TO JUSTIFY OUR ATTACHMENT SPAN (ROOF MOUNT)
- Electrical Diagram
Centerfed 120% allowed
- Label Page
Remove any reference to NEC codes. AHJ only allows CA codes on plans.
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
- Non Standard Planset Requirements
- BOS Elevation
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- No
- Ground Mount Notes
The site plan must indicate accurate property lines. If this is not provided prior to CR, the CE will need to contact the County Recorder's Office at . Do not move GM projects passed Project Review unless this is provided For ground mounts, El Dorado County has an OAK TREE CODE COMPLIANCE. We need to indicate on the plans, any oak trees within the vicinity of the ground mount. If no oak trees will be impacted, fill out: If oak trees need to be moved, refer to: ****For requesting Septic maps and plot plans**** also: For GM's, we must provide a conventional scale such as 1:10, 1:20,.... up to 1:60
1/30/24 arborist report required
list of approved contacts for septic mapping: Percolation Testers and Sewage Disposal Designers - El Dorado County
- Setback Front Yard
- 50
- Setback Back Yard
- 30
- Setback Side Yard
- 30