City of Fremont (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
- 45078
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- Storage Systems,Existing Systems,Trenching,Derate
- How Many Plansets Required
- 1
- Revision Required
- 1
- Rough Inspection
- None
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 0
Stamps
- Wet Stamps Required
- None
- 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
- 92
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category B
- Snow Load
- 0
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- AC Disconnect Required
- Yes
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates,MPUs
- Allowed POI
- Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 1
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 0
- ESS Notes
Specify working clearances on plans for the Powerwall for review. At least 3' working clearance around the ESS is required for code compliance.
Individual ESS units shall be separated from each other by at least 3' except where smaller separation distances are documented to be adequate based on large scale fire testing complying with section 1207.1.5 (CFC 1207.11.2.1) Please show compliance on plans.
Include the ESS mounting details
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- ESS Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
- Maximum File Size: The maximum file size is 100 MB per file. Documents that exceed 100 MB will need to be separated into multiple documents.
- BATTERY PROJECTS: Provide anchorage details for ESS with fastener size and embedment depth.
- Cover Page
Indicate the following on the cover sheet: * Building type of construction (usually VB) * Occupancy group(s) of the structure where panels will be installed (R3 for residential homes & U for utility/misc structures) * Any additional items aside from PV to be installed (EV charger, battery).
- Attachment Detail
* Ballasted systems are only accepted for commercial applications
- Attachment Detail Notes
ALL JOBS [PV system shall be structurally anchored to roof framing. Anchor system to the roof framing with a minimum of 2 1/2" embedment.]
- Electrical Diagram
When providing load calcs, it must be on the AHJ's own load calcs form from the files below. EV chargers will require load calcs
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
- Placards Notes
Permanent placards of approved plans
- Non Standard Revision Requirements
For revisions: response letter to have itemized responses for each comment by number. For example, “Comment 00009: See revised and matching framing configuration changed an plans pages 3 & 5” and so on.
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- No