City of La Canada Flintridge (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2023

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

SolarAPP+ StatusAdopted

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: Adopted

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions: 1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions: Existing Systems,Trenching

How Many Plansets Required: 1

Revision Required: 0

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD: No

Wet Stamps Required: Digital Structural

Structural Calculations Required: Yes - Tile Roof

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

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: 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: 0

ESS Notes

[LACOF]

This AHJ follows County of Los Angeles (ESS Requirements) (CA).

Please follow this link to County of Los Angeles (ESS Requirements) (CA)

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: Yes - with dimensions

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements: 2017 Los Angeles codes, elevation page on plans is required for zoning approval. See requirements for plans attachment Testing AHJ requirements with: a past project Informational note (pending confirmation of new code adoption) The City has adopted by reference, with certain exceptions, the 2017 Los Angeles County Building and 2017 Los Angeles County Fire codes. These codes are modified from the basic statewide 2016 California Building and Fire Codes. The augmented codes to be adopted are: Title 26 Building (https://library.municode.com/ca/los_angeles_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeld=TIT26BUCO) Title 27 Electrical (https://docs.google.com/a/lcf.ca.gov/viewer?a=https://library.municode.com/ca/los_angeles_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeld=TIT27ELCO) Title 28 Plumbing (https://library.municode.com/ca/los_angeles_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeld=TIT28PLCO) Title 29 Mechanical (https://library.municode.com/ca/los_angeles_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeld=TIT29MECO) Title 30 Residential (https://library.municode.com/ca/los_angeles_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeld=TIT30RECO) Plans require an elevation page. Please look at PDF with requirements

Electrical Diagram

Standard

ENPHASE ESS:

Add note to the single line diagram: “At the IQ System Controller 3, remove the bonding jumper wire.”

Custom Placards Required: 1

Non Standard Planset Requirements: BOS Elevation

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim