City of Glendora (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: 45251

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: 85

Wind Notes: Exposure Category B

Snow Load: 0

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: Are structural calculations required for roof mount or ground mount solar? **_Commercial: Yes. Residential ground mounted: Yes. Residential roof mounted: Sometimes (depends on the existing structure and the design of the system)_**

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

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

Panel Schedule Required: Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating: 90

De Rating Ampacity: 0.96

BOS Restrictions: Rapid shutdown shall be located at a readily accessible location outside the building

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: Is a structural observation report required? _Typical no, but it would depend on the project and the structural design. Do ground-mounts require fencing around the array? _Typically no, but it would depend on the system and its location. Do ground mounts require soil samples? _Sometimes. It depends on the design and the location. What is the soil class for your area? _It depends on the location. The classification would be determined by a geotechnical investigation.

Cover Page: On the Title Sheet, please indicate if: a. The structure is located in FHSZ/WUI or not. If it is, please show compliance with CBC Chapter 7A/CRC Section R337. MC 19.06 b. The structure is in a Flood Hazard Area or not. If it is, please show compliance with MC 19.02.050

Attachment Detail: flashing is required. Flashing shall be installed as required per the roofing manufacturer’s listing.

Electrical Diagram: Load calculations required for de-rate of main breakers MPUs: SPD required. Please indicate the Surge-protector to be utilized and provide a cut sheet (UL 1449) listing.

Custom Placards Required: 1

Placards Notes: Permanent main site plan placard + permanent disconnect/BOS placards

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Situational

Ground Mount Notes: Do NOT build a GM on a hill. DCR - Moinian, Shahin