City of Chula Vista (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2023

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

SolarAPP+ StatusAdopted

Wet Stamps RequiredNone

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: Adopted

Date SolarAPP+ Accepted: 45098

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions: 1

SolarAPP+ Restriction Notes: Solarapp is not available for multifamily buildings

SolarAPP+ Restrictions: Existing Systems,Trenching,Other

How Many Plansets Required: 3

Revision Required: 1

Rough Inspection: None

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 1

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD: Yes - 10kW+,Yes - Derate

Wet Stamps Required: None

Structural Calculations Required: Yes - 10kW+

Stamp Location On Plans: Unspecified

Date On Stamps: Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced: 1

Setback Notes: 3' clearance around chimneys and overhead service.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 110

Wind Notes: Exposure Category C

Snow Load: 0

Snow Load Notes: N/A

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Conditional Criteria: If the inverter is behind a fence/interior, a second AC disconnect shall be placed within sight of the inverter.

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

Allowed POI: Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter,PV Breaker

Panel Schedule Required: Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating: 90

De Rating Ampacity: 1

BOS Restrictions: Standard

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed: 1

ESS Notes

Battery system must be shown on placard. Battery system needs Battery Disco.

Group disconnects together.

Provide mounting detail for the battery.

This must include: Exterior wall finish construction (if exterior mounted)

Distance from ESS to openings (doors, windows, vents) and eaves Must be 3' or greater.

Distance from ESS to MSP, gas meter, water heater. Must be 6' or greater.

Distance from ESS to other ESS and/or disconnects. Must be 5' or greater.

Disconnect within line of sighed of ESS and no closer than 5' away from ESS

If the ESS is subject to physical damage (ex. motor vehicles) it shall be protected with an approved barrier system, such as bollards.

Provide a 5' pathway with no obstructions from the street to the ESS or two 3' pathways.

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

If ESS is not located by the MSP, two ESS discos will be required to fulfill all of these requirements.

11/27 IF BATTERY IS LOCATED INSIDE THE GARAGE A HEAT DETECTOR SHALL BE INSTALLED INTERCONNECTED TO EXISTING SMOKE ALARM. ADD NOTE IN SITE PLAN: [BATTERIES ARE LOCATED IN GARAGE AND WILL REQUIRE A HEAT DETECTOR BE INSTALLED]

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: Local Disconnect,ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: Yes - with dimensions

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

ALL JOBS:

SPECIFIC TITLE BLOCK FORMATTING IS REQUIRED. THE PAGE NUMBERING MUST BE ENLARGED. SEE PROJECT ---> 549709 <--- FOR REFERENCE ON HOW TO DO THIS
Must include Streamlined Packet if the project is 10kw or LESS, and NOT an add on system OR a multifamily home (duplex, etc). (Blank uploaded to the files below).

Cover Page

INCLUDE NOTES ON COVER PAGE (DELETE WHAT DOESN'T APPLY)

BUILDING OCCUPANCY TYPE - R2 (TOWNHOUSE, APARTMENT COMPLEX) OR R3 (SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING)
FIRE SPRINKLERS PRESENT ON SITE - YES / NO
NUMBER OF STORIES

Cover Page Notes: MPU [SDGE work order shall be available on site at time of inspection]

Site

ALL JOBS

Must show property dimensions on site plan.
PV disconnecting means shall be located at a readily accessible location
If the inverter is behind a fence/interior, a second AC disconnect shall be placed within sight of the inverter.
For duplexes and similar multi-unit homes, show on the roof the boundaries of the unit(s) we are installing on.

BATTERY JOBS:

Site plan must show 5' clear path from street to ESS

Attachment Detail

FLAT ROOF

List the height of parapet walls on flat roofs (if any) in the plans. If array taller than the parapet wall, additional calculations required.

Electrical Diagram

Electrical Diagram Notes: MPU [SDGE work order shall be available on-site at the time of inspection // All services supplying dwelling units shall be provided with a surge-protective device (SPD) at the main service panel of the 2025 California Electrical Code]

Label Page

ALL JOBS:

HOUSE MODEL MUST ALWAYS BE ORIETNTED SO THE MSP IS ON THE BOTTOM

BATTERY OR EXISTING SYSTEMS:

TRI POWER SOURCE LABEL REQUIRED

Custom Placards Required: 1

Placards Notes

Required for all jobs

PLACARD: ROTATE PLACARD SO THE MSP IS ALIGNED WITH THE BOTTOM
Directional placard shall be oriented relative to where an individual will be standing looking at the placard. Meter panel to be at the bottom of placard when oriented correctly.

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Situational

Ground Mount Notes

GM setbacks vary with each property according to AHJ

Please specify the ICC approval number of equal for the ground mount system or provide structural calculation by California licensed civil engineer.

Please specify the required foundation pier depth

Show how you intend to limit accessibility of children to exposed module wiring on ground mounted PV arrays.

Please provide statement (narrative) on plans addressing this issue.