City of San Carlos (CA)
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusAdopted
Wet Stamps RequiredNone
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
- Date SolarAPP+ Accepted
- 45114
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- Existing Systems,Trenching
- How Many Plansets Required
- 1
- Revision Required
- 0
- Rough Inspection
- None
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 0
Stamps
- Wet Stamps Required
- None
- Structural Calculations Required
- Yes - Attachment Spacing > 6ft,Yes - Truss
- 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 B
- Snow Load
- 0
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 48
- Structural Notes
- Structural Criteria allows _**Rafter**_ ****framed homes to pass without structural engineering if we span at 6' or less. If the house is on trusses the Structural Criteria form restricts us to 4' spans. If structural engineering is requested we do not qualify for Expedited Permitting (no expedited forms required).
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps
- 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
Fill out checklist, structural packet and standard plans
- Electrical Diagram
Standard
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Yes
- Ground Mount Notes
On ground-mount fencing: Yes, required, but you can get away with putting some type of guard up around the wiring, so just fencing down around the ground to protect and make sure no one can get into wires. Please contact the Building Division, at , or , if you have questions. ** _For Requesting Septic Plans_** Submit a records request with county