Town of Los Gatos (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
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- Existing Systems,Trenching
- How Many Plansets Required
- 3
- Revision Required
- 1
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 0
Stamps
- Ee Stamp Required On SLD
- No
- Wet Stamps Required
- None
- 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
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- 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
- 0.91
- BOS Restrictions
Standard
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 0
- ESS Notes
Standard ESS requirements
shall have 36'' separation between ESS unless approved SCFD
- As of 3/11/2025 SCFD does not approve 9540A for Powerwalls or TPW3X, Max Wong is reaching out to Tesla to see if they can connect with SCFD to get 9540A approved for Powerwalls.
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- ESS Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- Yes
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
AHJ does not have plan checkers but require that we design per the city pv checklist (attached below). Structural calcs are not required per checklist and building official confirmed this.
- Cover Page
Standard
- Site
Standard
- Roof Plan
Standard
- Attachment Detail
Standard
- Attachment Detail Notes
- Electrical Diagram
Standard
- Label Page
Standard
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
- Non Standard Revision Requirements
Revision uploads should include
- Revision letter
- Revised pages only with clouds around all changes
- Any revised supporting documents
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- No
- Ground Mount Notes
Standard GM requirements
- Setback Front Yard
- 10
- Setback Back Yard
- 5
- Setback Side Yard
- 5