City of Mission Viejo (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

IEBC Accepted: 1

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status: Adopted

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions: 1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions: Existing Systems,Existing Systems,Trenching,Trenching,MPU,Derate,Derate

How Many Plansets Required: 3

Revision Required: 1

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: A pathway not less than 36 inches wide shall be provided from the lowest roof edge to ridge.

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

AC Disconnect Required: Yes

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates,Load Relocation

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

Panel Schedule Required: Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating: 90

De Rating Ampacity: 0.96

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

Need a disconnect local to battery as well.

When mounting battery in garage, show heat detector on elevation page.

Also note that ESS/Inverter is locked or requires a tool to open (For Tesla Powerwall 3)

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: ESS Disconnect,Local Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: Yes - with dimensions

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements: Add 11x17 Unirac UL2703 certification uploaded below to plan-set.

Site: Disconnect to be placed within 3' of main panel, and line of sight with inverter. 2nd disco may be necessary to satisfy this requirement.

Roof Plan

Electrical Diagram

All jobs [any circuit relocated more than 6ft must be on an AFCI breaker.]

All Jobs

Load Calcs required for ALL JOBS

Provide datasheet if lug kit (if applicable)

Sub Panel

Include a panel schedule showing the location of each breaker, and which panel it will be in after the relocation (not applicable for whole home backup projects)

Bus Certs must be signed and sealed by the engineer who provided it

Electrical Diagram Notes: All Jobs [MAIN SERVICE PANEL MAY NOT BE USED AS A JUNCTION BOX OR RACEWAY // Any circuits relocated more than 2 ft in a common conduit may be subject to deration // Any circuits relocated more than 6 ft must be AFCI protected. // AC disconnect must have a lock or require a tool to open]

Label Page

DERATE

Include label indicating that main breaker has been derated and shall not be upsized

Custom Placards Required: 1

Non Standard Revision Requirements: Provide correction narrative letter detailing how each correction was resolved,

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim