City of Hermosa Beach (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

Revision Required

0

Rough Inspection

None

New Planset Required For Module Swap

0

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

No PE required

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

All Projects

Temperature Rating

90

De Rating Ampacity

0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed

0

ESS Notes

• Provide panel schedule for the main service panel
• Provide load calculations that match the panel schedule
• Add note to cover page stating all work shall comply with the most current Los Angeles County Fire Code
• Provide a scope of work on the title page for the ESS including number of stories, occupancy type, total number of ESS units, ESS models, and ESS locations
• Provide site plan note (if applicable) stating the project is not located in a fire hazard severity zone or state responsibility area and is exempt from CRC R377.6.2 and CBC 706A.2 requirements
• Provide 36-inch wide emergency escape and rescue pathways to qualifying doors and windows above the roof plane per CFC 1204.2.2
• No electrical components associated with the battery-integrated PV system shall be located above the roof decking within required emergency pathways
• Compliance with emergency pathways shall be subject to fire code inspection, including lifting roof tiles as required
• Provide a garage floor plan if applicable
• When ESS is installed inside a garage, the attached garage must comply with all applicable codes, standards, and the manufacturer’s installation manual, including fire protection features and alarm/detector requirements when available
• Exterior ESS units shall not be installed within 5 feet of windows, doors, or HVAC vents
• ESS units shall be installed no less than 3 feet from other ESS units
• Electrical Equipment Elevation (EEE) page is required
• Add note to EEE and SLD stating the battery is installed 5 feet away from doors and windows
• If no doors or windows are within 5 feet of the battery, indicate this on the elevation drawing
• Add note to ELD stating the ESS circuit breaker shall be secured by an additional fastener per 408.36(D)
• Circuit breaker and fastener must be manufactured by the same manufacturer
• Provide Cutler-Hammer or Square D breaker hold-down kit documentation
• Provide power source disconnect schedule including disconnect number and type
• Identify PV rapid shutdown disconnect (1 of 2)
• Identify ESS disconnect (2 of 2)
• Provide fire department electrical building placards for disconnects #1 and #2
• ESS disconnect must be within 6 feet of the main service panel, on the same wall, and not blocked by walls, gates, or obstructions
• Provide an accessible emergency service disconnect within 3 feet of the main service panel that shuts down all solar and battery systems
• Clarify how emergency services can shut down all PV and battery systems
• Emergency disconnect must comply with code sections 110.25, 705.22, 705.23, 705.31, 706.7, and 706.30
• Comply with California Fire Code 1206.2 requirements including battery room layout, fire-resistance assemblies, battery quantities and types, manufacturer specifications, energy management system details, signage, fire extinguishing and smoke detection systems, and seismic support

Separate ESS Disconnect Required

ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required

Yes - with dimensions

Plan set

Site

No equipment may be installed within 4ft of the property lines.

Electrical Diagram

Standard

Custom Placards Required

1

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required

Mesh/Scrim