City of Fountain Valley (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

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status: Adopted

Date SolarAPP+ Accepted: 45194

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: 0

Stamps

Wet Stamps Required: None

Structural Calculations Required: Yes - Existing PV

Stamp Location On Plans: Unspecified

Date On Stamps: Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced: 1

Setback Notes: Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 90

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: Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Line 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

Standard

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

ESS also requires 3' clearance from surrounding doors, windows & wall vents

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: Yes - with dimensions

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Include in sow:

-ballast racking system -Tesla Gateway 2

-back up load panel in scope of work

1/30/24 FOR BALLASTED SYSTEM ATTACHED BALLAST REPORT TO PLANS

Cover Page: Scope of work on cover sheet must call out any service upgrades or additional structural work such as rafter upgrades. Ballasted attachment systems must also be called out in the scope of work.

Attachment Detail: 12/29 if using a ballasted system add structural stamps and calculations

Electrical Diagram: Standard

Custom Placards Required: 1

Placards Notes

Values on labels must be pre etched or etched with pen, no markers or labels

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim