City of Pittsburg (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
- Targeted
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- MPU,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
- None
- Structural Calculations Required
- Yes
- Stamp Location On Plans
- Unspecified
- Date On Stamps
- Expiration Date
Fire setbacks
- Fire Setback Enforced
- 1
- Setback Notes
Standard
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 100
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category B
- 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
- Allowed POI
- Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 0.96
- BOS Restrictions
All disconnects need to be in line sight/within 10' of MSP always, even if ESS/BOS equipment is not in line sight of MSP
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 0
- ESS Notes
- ESS specs must call out NEMA rating
- ESS stacking allowed by AHJ when manufacturer allows it
- Elevation required unless ESS is installed on H Frame
- (INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF ESS) State if home has fire sprinklers in garage, if not, provide spec sheet for a heat detector to be hard wired inside of garage due to battery. 2. Note on plans all new circuits to be AFCI protected that supply power to the inside of the home.
- ESS disconnect(s) must be within 10' of MSP and within LOS of MSP
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- ESS Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- Yes
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
All disconnects need to be in line sight/within 10' of MSP even if ESS/BOS equipment is not in line sight of MSP
If EV Charger is included, a separate set of plans showing the EV Charger only will be required.
- Electrical Diagram
120% rule allowed per CEC 705.12(B)(2)(3)(d)
- Electrical Diagram Notes
Please add note to PV 4 - ESS disconnect must be clearly labeled.
- Label Page
Battery
- ESS disconnect must be clearly labeled.
- Add label to MSP noting a third power source.
- Label Page Notes
Add label to MSP on PV 7 noting a third power source.
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Yes
- Ground Mount Notes
Fencing must be installed around groundmount and fencing must be grounded as well