City of Cupertino (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
- 1
- Revision Required
- 1
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 0
Stamps
- 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
- 110
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category B
- Snow Load
- 0
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
Yes, if the existing roof framing does not comply with the 2016 California Residential Code.
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 0.91
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 0
- ESS Notes
Show that the proposed batteries are at least 3 feet spacing and 3 feet from doors and windows directly entering the dwelling unit
For H-Frame locations:
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- ESS Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- Yes
Plan set
- Attachment Detail
Provide flashing method. If a proprietary product is used, please show it on the detail and provide specification for the product
- Electrical Diagram
Single line diagram for simple residential and 3-line diagram for commercial. If you meet code requirements regarding the 120% rule then you are good. If you exceed the code requirement then electrical engineering calculation is required.
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
- Non Standard Planset Requirements
- Single Line Diagram
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Yes
- Ground Mount Notes
Building department do have such requirement. Might want to verify with Planning Department.