City of Palm Desert (CA)
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Report a correction NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTesting
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback EnforcedYes
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
- Yes
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- MPU,Derate
- How Many Plansets Required
- 3
- Revision Required
- Yes
- Rough Inspection
- Footing inspection for > 10kW
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- No
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
- Yes
- Setback Notes
Standard
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 130
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category C
- Snow Load
- 0
- Snow Load Notes
N/A
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- Yes
- 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
- 0.87
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- No
- ESS Notes
Standard
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- ESS Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
If the MPU doubles the size of the main service panel, include a note that the overhead utility lines will be buried underground.
- Site Notes
Include AC-kW value for new system NOT the CEC value
- Electrical Diagram
Existing EV chargers must be shown on the Electrical Diagram
- Custom Placards Required
- No
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- No