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County of Los Angeles (Covina) (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredNone
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2020
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List
2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE 2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE 2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE 2022 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE 2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE 2022 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
IEBC Accepted
1

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
0
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 B

Snow Load
999
Snow Load Notes

* Elevations between 2000 and 3500 ft. require 20 psf snow load to be accounted for. * Elevations between 3500 and 5000 ft. require 40 psf snow load to be accounted for. * Elevations greater than 5000 ft. require 80 psf snow load to be accounted for. BCM1608 A1

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes
SE digital stamps on corresponding pages, PE Letter & Calcs. For ballast mount projects use PZSE (contact ) for structural engineering ### Bus Certs are NOT accepted in this AHJ
Minimum Ground On Roof
#8

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
75
De Rating Ampacity
0.96
BOS Restrictions
Need to show 3' Clearance from gas meter to any new electrical equipment

Battery / ESS

ESS Notes

[LACOF]

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

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Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Roof Plan
For systems with multiple strings/inverters, the plans shall clearly identify how all modules are mapped to each string and/or inverter input
Attachment Detail
Distance from top of module to roof is to be called out

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Los Angeles (Covina) (CA) building department before you rely on this, and treat it as a research head start, not a ruling. Getting quotes? Run them through the quote checker first.