City of Laguna Niguel (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
- IEBC Accepted
- 1
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- SolarAPP+ Status
- Adopted
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- Existing Systems,Trenching,MPU,Derate
- How Many Plansets Required
- Other (See Submission Notes)
- Revision Required
- 1
- Rough Inspection
- None
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 0
Stamps
- Ee Stamp Required On SLD
- No
- 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
Pathways must be over supported roof structure meaning setbacks start at a load bearing wall
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 110
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category C
- Snow Load
- 0
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
Standard
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,PV Breaker
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 0.96
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
LOCAL DISCONNECT = DISCONNECT BY THE BATTERY
ESS DISCSONNECT = DISCONNECT BY THE MSP
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- Local Disconnect,ESS Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
Provide complete details for grounding of solar panels. Specify type of clamps, torquing requirements, and other manufacturer requirements.
FOR EV CHARGERS:
- A NEW PLANSET MUST BE CREATED INCLUDING ONLY THE EV CHARGER INFO, NO SOLAR INFO MUST BE INCLUDED
- Cover Page Notes
All Jobs [ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE CURRENT CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 24 AND THE MANUFACTURER'S LISTINGS. PRIOR TO CALLING FOR FINAL INSPECTION, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL: 1. BE COMPLETED WITH THE WORK 2. HAVE A LADDER IN PLACE AND SECURED TO THE ROOF. 3. HAVE THE SYSTEM ENERGIZED READY FOR THE RAPID SHUTDOWN VERIFICATIONBY THE CITY INSPECTOR. (FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE ITEMS IS SUBJECT TO A RE-INSPECTION FEE.) // ACCESS PATHWAY IS MEASURED FROM THE EXTERIOR BEARING WALL // All new equipment shall comply with 110.26 CEC]
- Roof Plan
Show the required working clearances & location of A/C
- Electrical Diagram
120% rule allowed per CEC 705.12(B)(2)(3)(d)
ALL PROJECTS: Any panel change-out less than 200A requires electrical load calculations.
BATTERY JOBS: If installing Battery and supporting equipment inside of the garage, plan check seems to have a problem with two car garages and not having enough working space around equipment. We need to have a 30" x 36" clearance around equipment. - OR a 3rd AC disconnect will be required if a 30" x 36" clearance around equipment is not possible. Include comment "AC DISCONNECT LOCATED IN GARAGE WITHIN 24" OF INTERIOR GARAGE DOOR" (for battery projects) If the project has a battery backup critical loads to be indicated on SLD.
- Label Page
When derating the main breaker, provide a label stating not to increase the main breaker size.
- Label Page Notes
All Jobs [Permanent signage to be red with white letters]
FOR ESS JOBS: The site-specific plaque or directory shall be marked with the wording "CAUTION: MULTIPLE SOURCES OF POWER" CEC 705.10."
ROTATE THE PLACARD SO THE MSP IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PLACARD: The site-specific plaque or directory shall be correctly oriented with respect to the diagram's location. CEC 705.10.
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
- Placards Notes
Hard engraved placards required
- Non Standard Planset Requirements
- Single Line Diagram
- Non Standard Revision Requirements
AHJ is extremely particular about every single change in the plans being red clouded. Changes must be reflected and clouded even on the pages intended for install (PV 8-10)
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- No