City of El Cajon (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
- Date SolarAPP+ Accepted
- 44846
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- Existing Systems,Trenching
- How Many Plansets Required
- 2
- Revision Required
- 1
- Rough Inspection
- None
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 1
Stamps
- Ee Stamp Required On SLD
- Yes
- Wet Stamps Required
- Digital Electrical
- Structural Calculations Required
- Yes - 10kW+,Yes - Existing PV
- Stamp Location On Plans
- Unspecified
- Date On Stamps
- Expiration Date
Fire setbacks
- Fire Setback Enforced
- 1
- Setback Notes
They have adopted the new CalFire 2016 code affecting the setback rules.
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 110
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category C
- Snow Load
- 0
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
- Structural calculations required on Commercial but not residential. IF SYSTEM IS OVER 10 KW, SLD, SITE PLAN AND STRUCTURAL CALCS MUST BE STAMPED
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates,Load Relocation
- 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
- BOS Restrictions
Standard
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 1
- ESS Notes
Battery system must be shown on placard. Battery system needs Battery Disco. No published information about battery placement.
ESS disconnect required within 6ft of MSP on same wall and not blocked by walls/gates/etc
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- Local Disconnect,ESS Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- Yes - with dimensions
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
Provide installation manual for the racking showing compatibility with the module type
- Site
INCLUDE DIMENSION BETWEEN ESS AND NEAREST PROPERTY LINE. CALL OUT PROPERTY LINE.
- Site Notes
ESS MINIMUM 3 FT FROM PROPERTY LINE
- Electrical Diagram
Standard
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Mesh/Scrim