City of Monterey (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2023

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

SolarAPP+ StatusAdopted

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: 3

Revision Required: 1

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 0

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

Panel Schedule Required: Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating: 90

De Rating Ampacity: 1

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed: 0

ESS Notes: Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Provide following notes for photovoltaic panels.

Photovoltaic circuits shall not be located in the same raceway, junction box, outlet box, etc. as non-photovoltaic circuits. CEC 690.4B
Photovoltaic systems with DC circuits shall have arc-fault protection (when greater than 80 volts) and GFCI protection. CEC 690.11
The photovoltaic main disconnecting breaker shall be located at the opposite end of the bus bar from the main disconnecting circuit breaker. CEC 705.12D
A disconnecting means shall be provided for all photovoltaic equipment. If the equipment is energized from more than one source, the disconnecting means shall be grouped and identified. CEC 690.15
When the photovoltaic inverters are connected on the load side of the main disconnect (after the main breaker), the sum of the photovoltaic disconnects shall not exceed 20% of the main electrical panel rating. CEC 690.64
Provided a 3"x3" blank space above or near the sheet number for the city approval stamp at same location of each page
Amend title sheet to include the following information:

Occupancy Classification

Specify Construction Type

Existing Building SQFT:

Solar Panels Installation SQFT:

Fire Sprinklers Within Residence?: (YES or NO)

Number of stories:(1, 2 or 3)

Attachment Detail: Please provide a cross-section of the new roof structure. Please clarify if the existing roofing material will be removed and new roof insulation installed Identify weight of existing roofing and weight of new roof assembly, anchorage and roof penetrations.

Electrical Diagram: Existing shall be interpreted as not being affected by the work within the scope of this permit

Electrical Diagram Notes

Contractor is responsible to arrange for inspection of electrical equipment, including conductor terminations in panels, in a de-energized condition.

Custom Placards Required: 1

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim