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City of Cerritos (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Electrical,Digital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

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
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes - Derate
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Electrical,Digital Structural
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Ee Stamp Notes

EE Stamp needed when derating

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
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
1
BOS Restrictions

Standard

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

[LACOF]

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

Please follow this link to County of Los Angeles (ESS Requirements) (CA)

ESS disconnect required within 6ft of MSP on same wall and not blocked by walls/gates/etc

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
Local Disconnect,ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
Yes - with dimensions

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

HOME ELEVATION PAGE REQUIRED FOR ALL JOBS

  • CLEARLY ILLUSTRATE THE LOCATION AND LABEL ALL PV EQUIPMENT
  • PV MODULES SHALL BE ILLUSTRATED ON ELEVATION PAGE, LAYOUT MUST MATCH WHAT WE WILL ACTUALLY INSTALL
  • CONDUIT RUN SHALL BE ILLUSTRATED AND LABELED ON ELEVATION PAGE

AHJ DOES NOT ACCEPT BUS CERTS

Roof Plan

ILLUSTRATE CONDUIT RUN ON ROOF PLAN

  • A MAXIMUM OF 5' OF CONDUIT CAN BE PLACED ON THE ROOF, OR IT MUST ALL GO IN THE ATTIC
Roof Plan Notes

All Jobs [CONDUIT TO BE PAINTED TO MATCH THE EXTERIOR SURFACE // MSP IS RECESS/FLUSH MOUNTED (โ† DELETE WHAT DOES NOT APPLY)]

Electrical Diagram

MPU: ADD NOTE : Cold water within 5 feet and at least 1 supplemental electrode is required. 


250.68(C)(1) Metal Underground Water Pipe: Indicate the connection to the interior metal water piping shall be made within 5 ft from the point of entrance. Per Section 250.68(C)(1). 


(B) If using ground rods, provide two rods spaced 6ft apart. 

Electrical Diagram Notes

Battery [THE ESS CIRCUIT BREAKER SHALL BE SECURED IN PLACE BY AN ADDITIONAL FASTENER PER SECTION 408.36(D). THE BREAKER AND FASTENER SHALL BE MADE BY THE SAME MANUFACTURER // THE BACKFEED BREAKER SHALL BE LOCATED AT THE OPPOSITE END OF THE MAIN BREAKER OR INPUT FEEDER.]


  • INCLUDE DATA SHEET FOR BREAKER Hold Down Kit / Additional Fastener
Label Page

Label page must include conduit run

Clearly label as conduit and list length of each run

Requires both LAFD ___ out of ____ placards and also the small individually numbered yellow placards.

Label Page Notes


Custom Placards Required
1
Non Standard Planset Requirements
Home Elevation,BOS Elevation

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Cerritos (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.