City of Glendale (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2023

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

SolarAPP+ StatusTesting

Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural

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

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status: Testing

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions: 1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions: Existing Systems,Trenching,Derate

How Many Plansets Required: 3

Revision Required: 0

Rough Inspection: None

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD: No

Wet Stamps Required: 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: 110

Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Due to high wind speeds in the region, BALLAST MOUNTS CANNOT BE USED. THE CITY WILL NOT APPROVE THE INSPECTION.

Snow Load: 0

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: PE Requirements; SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs. WS 110 MPH

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required: Yes

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

Allowed POI: Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter

Panel Schedule Required: Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating: 90

De Rating Ampacity: 0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed: 0

ESS Notes

Standard

ESS disconnect required within 6ft of MSP on same wall and not blocked by walls/gates/etc

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: No

Plan set

Cover Page

PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:

APN - found on Zillow
NUMBER OF STORIES
CONSTRUCTION TYPE
OCCUPANCY GROUP - R-2 for 1 and 2 family homes
FIRE ZONE (YES/NO) - Glendale High Fire Hazard Zones (arcgis.com)
FIRE SPRINKLERS(YES/NO)

Cover Page Notes

All Jobs [SMOKE ALARMS (R214.3) SMOKE ALARMS SHALL BE INSTALLED IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER: A) IN EACH SLEEPING ROOM B) OUTSIDE EACH SEPARATE SLEEPING AREA IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF THE BEDROOM C) ON EACH ADDITIONAL STORY OF THE DWELLING, INCLUDING BASEMENTS AND HABITABLE ATTICS BUT NOT INCLUDING CRAWL SPACES AND UNINHABITABLE ATTICS. IN DWELLING OR DWELLINGS UNITS WITH SPLIT LEVELS AND WITHOUT AN INTERVENING DOOR BETWEEN THE ADJACENT LEVEL, A SMOKE ALARM INSTALLED ON THE UPPER LEVEL SHALL SUFFICE FOR THE ADJACENT LOWER LEVEL PROVIDED THAT THE LOWER LEVEL IS LESS THAN ONE FULL STORY BELOW THE UPPER LEVEL. D) ALARM SHALL BE INTERCONNECTED SUCH THAT THE ACTUATION OF ONE ALARM SHALL ACTIVATE ALL ALARMS. E) ALARM SHALL RECEIVE THEIR PRIMARY POWER FROM THE BUILDING WIRING WITH BATTERY BACKUP F) APPROVED COMBINED SMOKE ALARMS AND CARBON DIOXIDE ALARMS SHALL BE ACCEPTABLE _CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS (R315.1.4_ \- ALARM REQUIREMENTS(LOCATION):_ A) OUTSIDE OF EACH SEPARATE DWELLING UNITS SLEEPING AREA IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF THE BEDROOM(S). B) ON EVERY LEVEL OF A DWELLING UNIT INCLUDING BASEMENTS C) ALARMS SHALL RECEIVE THEIR PRIMARY POWER FROM THE BUILDING WIRING WITH BATTERY BACKUP D) ALARM SHALL BE INTERCONNECTED SUCH THAT THE ACTUATION OF ONE ALARM SHALL ACTIVATE ALL ALARMS]

Roof Plan

Roof Plan Notes: All Jobs [Equipment working spaces shall be provided per GWP requirements and CEC 110.26. Working space depth shall be 42" when condition 2 applies of Table 110.26(A)(1). // Service panel, meters and PV disconnects shall be installed per GWP requirements. // The center of the grip of the operating handle of the switch or circuit breaker, when in its highest position, shall not exceed 6'- 7" above the floor or working platform (CEC 240.24(A). // For arrays supported by 2x4 rafters, horizontal rail anchor attachments shall be spaced horizontally maximum 48” o.c. and anchors shall be staggered from row to row. City of Glendale has many old structures built prior to current code requirements. Alternate to this requirement, design shall provide a complete layout of roof framing show proper code accepted supports (partitions, bracing from partitions, ridge, for spans not exceeding the following: 2x4 (1-3/4" x 3-3/4") rafter spaced at 24" o.c. Maximum span allowed is 9'- 9". 2x4 (1-1/2" x 3-1/2") rafter spaced at 24" o.c. Maximum span allowed is 8'- 0". // Fastener shall a minimum 5/16” dia. lag screw with a 2 ½” minimum embedment into sawn lumber. // Rafter bracing supported to mid spans of ceiling joists is not acceptable unless providing a complete licensed engineering analysis, framing plans and detailing. // Module weight do not exceed 4 psf (Lbs/Sq Ft) // Fastener horizontal spacing does not exceed values in Table 1. // Rafter spans shall not exceed values in Table 2 attached below for sized 2x6 and greater. // The roof structure appears structurally sound, without signs of alterations or structural deterioration or sagging. Identify roof sheathing and roof covering material. // The roof has only one layer of roofing material. // Field conditions that do not met the criteria described here will require revisions to be resubmitted to City for review and approval.]

Attachment Detail

SHOW COMPLETE FRAMING SECTION PLANS. SHOW RAFTERS, CEILING JOISTS, SUPPORTS, SPANS ECT.
Specify existing roofing material. Roof covering for new and reconstruction shall be a minimum Class ‘B’ roof assembly, Class “A” in areas of High Fire Hazard Zone.

Custom Placards Required: 1

Placards Notes: Permanent placards from placard page of approved plans

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim