Town of Apple Valley (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,Derate
- How Many Plansets Required
- 3
- Revision Required
- 1
- Rough Inspection
- Footing inspection
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 0
Stamps
- Ee Stamp Required On SLD
- Yes - 10kW+
- 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
- 5
- Snow Load Notes
Exposure C, 5lb snow load
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 0
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
If installing on the eave of the roof, the PE letter must specifically state approval that the eave can support the weight of the panels.
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 75
- De Rating Ampacity
- 0.91
- BOS Restrictions
Standard
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 0
- ESS Notes
- When ESS is installed in the garage, provide a listed heat detector
- Provide 3' separation between each ESS, doors and windows
ESS disconnect required if ESS is not in line of sight of MSP
Include UL9540A Report if spacing between multiple batteries is less than 3'
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- ESS Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
NO TILT KITS ALLOWED Unless it can be screened from view
Attach Solar Edge PV Power Source document attached to files section
- Site
All Jobs [Conduit shall be painted to match the house surface // Junction box shall be readily accessible]
- Attachment Detail Notes
All Jobs [No anchors on eaves without letter from engineer of record approval]
- Electrical Diagram
When POI is located in sub panel: Show conductor and conduit size between the sub and main panels.
If using SE10000H-US/SE114000US, #6 GEC is required on the AC side of the system Size conductors between load center and service panel to over-current device.
Centerfed 120% allowed
New Main Service Panels require surge protector to be drawn
Feed through lug kits require UL listing and spec sheet to be added to plans
- Electrical Diagram Notes
All Jobs [J-box on roof to be readily accessible]
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- No