City of Banning (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

Testing

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions

1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions

MPU,Derate

How Many Plansets Required

4

Revision Required

0

New Planset Required For Module Swap

0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD

No

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

They have adopted the new CalFire 2016 code affecting the setback rules.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed

130

Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

Snow Load

5

Reducible Snow Load Allowed

1

Max Attachment Spacing

96

Structural Notes

SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs. WS: 130mph. Exposure C. SL: 5psf

Minimum Ground On Roof

#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required

Yes

Electrical Load Calcs Required

Derates

Allowed POI

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

Panel Schedule Required

Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating

90

De Rating Ampacity

0.91

BOS Restrictions

• All PV equipment must be at least 36” away (laterally) from all other equipment, obstructions, edges, grounded surfaces, etc.

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed

0

ESS Notes

• 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

Cover Page Notes

All Jobs [City of Banning Electric Utility will install a City owned PV Gross meter and activate the PV system after it meets all requirements and passes all inspections. // Authority having jurisdiction // Fire authority having jurisdiction]

Site

Roof Plan

• Must list clearly if there is no other equipment, obstructions, grounded surfaces (i.e. fences, gas meter, A/C unit, edges, doors, windows, etc.)

Electrical Diagram

• Existing systems: remove the (E) PV production meter and place the (N) one in between the combiner panel and the MSP

Label Page

General

• Material: metal or plastic, red w/ white lettering.
• Letters: engraved, machine-printed, or electrophoto plating.
• Size: min 2"x5", max 3"x6" (except directory placard).
• Font: Arial, size 12-28.

AC Disconnect

• “Nominal Operating AC Voltage” + value.
• “Utility Interaction Point AC Disconnect.”

Main Service Panel

• Dual Power Supply Photovoltaic System label required.
• Label must be on main service panel cover.
• Warning label next to or below solar breaker.

Directory Placard

• Location: customer side of service panel, visible, not covering manufacturer labeling.
• Must show: PV module qty, manufacturer, model and Inverter qty, manufacturer, model.

Custom Placards Required

1

Placards Notes

• Use approved plaques (see plaque page on approved plans).
• Placards must list inverter + panel make & model.
• All placarding per SO 600-83, 84, 85, 86 (size, font, location, qty, manufacturer, model, equipment, conduit runs, etc.).
• Directory Placard + plans must show installed equipment locations.

Non Standard Planset Requirements

Single Line Diagram,BOS Elevation

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required

No

Ground Mount Notes

• At this time, the City of Banning does not allow the ground installation of solar facilities for commercial purposes in any zone.