City of Ridgecrest (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

Adopted

Date SolarAPP+ Accepted

45947

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions

1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions

MPU,Derate

How Many Plansets Required

2

Revision Required

0

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

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

make sure wind speed is 95 MPH per DCR a past project- 600 Beth Ln

Minimum Ground On Roof

#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required

Derates

Allowed POI

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

Panel Schedule Required

Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating

90

De Rating Ampacity

0.91

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

Flashing is required for jobs over 10kW per staff**

Expedited Permitting Form (in files section) required to be filled out.

Electrical Diagram

120% rule allowed per CEC 705.12(B)(2)(3)(d)

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required

Yes