City of El Monte (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
- Date SolarAPP+ Accepted
- 45540
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- Existing Systems,Trenching
- How Many Plansets Required
- 3
- Revision Required
- 0
- Rough Inspection
- None
- 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
Must provide 3 sets of structural calcs. SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs. WS: 110mph. Exposure B. The diameter and embedment of the lag screws should be indicated on the rafters/trusses on the plan set. The structural calculations need to coordinate with what is shown on plans.
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- AC Disconnect Required
- Yes
- 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
- 0.87
- 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
- ESS Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- Yes - with dimensions
Plan set
- Cover Page Notes
INCLUDE NOTES:
Existing B-Vent Terminations for fuel burning appliances where adjacent to the proposed modules must be extended 12" above the modules top surface CMC 802.6.1 (1) & CPC509.6.1(1)(A)
If Main Panel is relocated more than 6 feet, then all the relocated existing or new circuits which are required by the current code to be AFCI protected must be made to comply with the current code
Approved smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are to be installed or retrofitted into existing dwelling due to the proposed building alteration. The building inspector shall verify that all alarms are installed in accordance with the code prior to project final
A smoke detector, approved and listed by the State Fire Marshall shall be installed in each dwelling when a permit for alterations, repairs or additions exceeds $1,000.00 - a 10-year lithium battery powered smoke detector satisfies the requirements for a smoke detector (CRC 314.6.2)
The working clearances around the electrical equipment will be maintained in accordance with (CEC 110.26)
- Site
Solar equipment cannot be facing the streets
- Site Notes
All Jobs [Photovoltaic modules shall not cover any vent pipe or exhaust // There must be a minimum of 3 feet (0.9m) separation between any part of the gas meter/regulation installation and any sources of ignition]
- Attachment Detail
Specify the diameter and embedment of the lag screws on the rafters/trusses on the plan set.
- Electrical Diagram
If main panel is center-fed, and POI is a breaker tie in: Indicate on plans that the PV breaker will be installed as far away from the main breaker as possible
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Mesh/Scrim