City of San Dimas (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

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

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions: 1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions: Existing Systems,Trenching

How Many Plansets Required: 3

Revision Required: 1

Rough Inspection: None

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 0

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: Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 120

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: MPUs,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: 0.82

BOS Restrictions: Standard

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed: 0

ESS Notes

[LACOF]

This AHJ follows County of Los Angeles (ESS Requirements) (CA).

Please follow this link to County of Los Angeles (ESS Requirements) (CA)

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

* City requires structural criteria checklist, eligibility checklist, & standard plan.

* City requires "Photovoltaic-Submittals" document from the files below to be completed. Please = HIGHLIGHT ON PLANS EACH OF THE REQUIRED ITEMS FROM THE DOCUMENT AS STATED AND LIST WHAT SHEET THE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON (Job REF: 439373)

* Provide data sheet from the manufacturer of the racking system showing the system will have a class A fire rating when used with the type _ module.(Job REF: 439373)

Site Notes: All Jobs [All exposed conduit must be painted to match adjacent surface.]

Roof Plan: AHJ requires modules to have 1' clearance from all eaves.

Roof Plan Notes: All Jobs [Conduit to be set at a minimum of 7/8 in above the roof deck]

Attachment Detail Notes: All Jobs [Modules not to exceed 6-inches in height above roof deck]

Electrical Diagram: Standard

Electrical Diagram Notes: All Jobs [All wires rated for 90 degrees]

Custom Placards Required: 1

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim