City of Cathedral City (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
- IEBC Accepted
- 1
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- SolarAPP+ Status
- Adopted
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- Existing Systems,Trenching
- How Many Plansets Required
- 1
- Revision Required
- 1
- Rough Inspection
- None
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 1
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
- 130
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category C
- 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,PV Breaker
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 0.82
- BOS Restrictions
Standard
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 0
- ESS Notes
Battery jobs require special placards. Additional disconnect required at ESS when separated from PV disconnect by a fence
11/27 HEAT DETECTOR IS REQUIRED WHEN BATTERY IS INSIDE THE GARAGE INTERCONNECTED TO EXISTING SMOKE ALARM
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- Local Disconnect,ESS Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Cover Page
* WINDSPEED MUST BE ON PLAN-SET (130MPH) * Specify that smoke & CO detectors are required.
- Cover Page Notes
All Jobs [All PV equipment shall be listed by a recognized tested lab. // Utility will be notified before activation of PV system]
- Site
AC disconnect to be placed near MSP
- Roof Plan
* Existing systems must be included in the array roof coverage calculations. * Show the location of the conduit run on the roof plan. * The PV panel shall not be located in front of any required bedroom escape window
- Electrical Diagram
Existing EV chargers MUST be on SLD.
11/27 when relocating loads, loads calculations are required for new subpanel
- Electrical Diagram Notes
All Jobs [When a backfed breaker is the method of utility interconnection, breaker shall not read Line and Load. CEC 690-13 (F) (2)]
- Label Page
11/27 placard must have call outs for all the equipment shown in site plan
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
- Placards Notes
Directly placard needs to be mechanically attached to main panel.
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- No
- Ground Mount Notes
GM' only require fencing if the yard is not fenced. Other than that it is not required.
per Jesse at the building department, this AHJ does not allow GMs in residential properties
After discussion:
Front - DQ
Side - 5
Rear - 5
10ft from home