City of South Lake Tahoe (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
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- Existing Systems,Trenching
- Revision Required
- 1
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 0
Stamps
- Wet Stamps Required
- Digital Structural
- 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
- Snow Load
- 999
- Snow Load Notes
150 PSF
A Structural Engineer can provide reductions (alterations) to this requirement.
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
SE Required on corresponding PV pages
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 0.91
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
**Required Notes on Plans:** "The City of South Lake Tahoe requires one inspection (considered a “Final Inspection”). At the time of inspection, the permit holders must be prepared to provide access, prove torqueing at request of inspector, and be of the competency to explain integral parts of the system to prove conformance with all technical requirements in the field" "The requirement of snow breaks and or cleats will be at the discretion of the City of South Lake Tahoe Inspector of Record"
- Cover Page Notes
All Jobs [The City of South Lake Tahoe requires one inspection (considered a “Final Inspection”). // At the time of inspection, the permit holders must be prepared to provide access, prove torquing at request of inspector, and be of the competency to explain integral parts of the system to prove conformance with all technical requirements in the field // The requirement of snow breaks and or cleats will be at the discretion of the City of South Lake Tahoe Inspector of Record]
- Site
Basic site plan showing the location of the structure, north arrow, location of equipment, disconnects, gas meter location and proximity to electrical equipment, inverters, and any other related components of the PV system
- Electrical Diagram
Locations of main service or utility disconnect
Total number of modules, number of modules per string, and the total number of strings
Make and model of inverter(s) and/or combiner box if used
If batteries are to be installed, include them in the diagram and show their locations and venting
Equipment cut sheets including inverters, modules, AC and DC disconnects, combiners and wind generators
Labeling of equipment as required by CEC, Sections 690 and 705
Grounding/bonding conductor sizes/types for structure (main ground, water bonding, gas bonding, etc.)
Equipment grounding conductor size, type, and location for circuits and module/rack grounding
Combiner/junction box locations
AC/DC disconnect types, sizes, and locations .
Conduit sizes/types from the array to the power source
Inverter string sizing or micro inverter branch circuit details
Conductor wiring types and sizes, system, and solar panel
Amperage size and location of the main electrical panels and subpanels
- Custom Placards Required
- 0
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Mesh/Scrim