City of National City (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
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- SolarAPP+ Status
- Testing
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- MPU,Derate
- How Many Plansets Required
- 4
- Revision Required
- 1
- Rough Inspection
- None
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 1
Stamps
- 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
* Has adopted the new CalFire 2016 Code affecting the setback rules
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 110
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category C
- Snow Load
- 0
- Snow Load Notes
N/A
- 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
- Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 1
- BOS Restrictions
Standard
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
- Yes - with dimensions
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
* Existing EV chargers MUST be on SLD. Modules on FOH must be flush mounted, no tilt kits allowed.
- Cover Page
Vicinity map MUST be black and white line drawing. Follow steps below to generate this: Follow this link: 1\. Style: Under "Style" click "choose a Snazzy maps style". Then type "lines" in the search bar that appears and select the first option. Then hit "apply style". 2\. Size & Location: Click the pencil icon. Under "Center Location", click the green text that states "Or search for a location". Enter the site address. Click "apply changes". 3\. Markers: click on "Add your first marker". Under "Location", click the green text that states "Or search for a location". Enter the site address and hit "apply changes". 4\. Zoom in to the map until only the site and the nearest cross streets are showing. Take a snip of this image to use as the vicinity map. DO NOT use the save image feature from the website. Doing so will cause the site to ask the user to register for an account.
- Site
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER REQUIRED (APN) Show nearest cross street on plans
- Roof Plan Notes
TO LIMIT THE HAZARD OF CUTTING LIVE CONDUIT IN VENTING OPERATIONS, DC WIRING SHALL BE RUN IN METALLIC CONDUIT OR RACEWAYS WHEN LOCATED WITHIN ENCLOSED SPACES IN A BUILDING AND SHALL BE RUN, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT POSSIBLE, ALONG THE BOTTOM OF LOAD-BEARING MEMBERS. CONDUIT RUNS BETWEEN SUB ARRAYS AND TO DC COMBINER BOXES SHALL USE THE DESIGN THAT MINIMIZES THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF CONDUIT ON THE ROOF BY TAKING THE SHORTEST PATH FROM THE ARRAY TO THE DC COMBINER BOX. THE DC COMBINER BOXES ARE TO BE LOCATED SUCH THAT CONDUIT RUNS ARE MINIMIZED IN THE PATHWAYS BETWEEN ARRAYS.
- Electrical Diagram
Standard
- Label Page Notes
MARKING PV SYSTEMS SHALL BE IDENTIFIED USING WEATHER RESISTANT SIGNAGE. UL 969 SHALL BE USED AS A STANDARD FOR WEATHER RATING. MARKING SHALL BE PLACED EVERY 10 FEET, AT TURNS AND ABOVE AND/OR BELOW PENETRATIONS, AND AT ALL DC COMBINER AND JUNCTION BOXES. ALL SOLAR/PV SIGNAGE SHALL BE APPROVED DURING PRE-FINAL SITE INSPECTION BY NATIONAL CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT INSPECTOR.
- Placards Notes
- Must have front of house plaque. 5 1/2in x 8in. (caution PV solar system connected) must be made of metal/reflective red.
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Mesh/Scrim