City of Albany (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

How Many Plansets Required

4

Revision Required

0

Rough Inspection

None

New Planset Required For Module Swap

0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD

No

Wet Stamps Required

None

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

96

Minimum Ground On Roof

#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required

Yes

Electrical Load Calcs Required

Derates

Allowed POI

Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps,PV Breaker

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

Each page of the plans must either be signed by the designer or contain staff's signature.

Cover Page

The "PV System Summary" on the cover page needs to include all work to be performed on the site, including MPUs, subpanels, load centers, etc.

Attachment Detail

Provide a basic roof framing detail. See the attached example below

Electrical Diagram

Show 2 GEC on the schematic drawing, per CEC Section 250.53.

Custom Placards Required

1

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required

Mesh/Scrim