City of La Habra Heights (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2023

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted

Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical

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: Targeted

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions: 1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions: MPU,Derate

How Many Plansets Required: 2

Revision Required: 1

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD: Yes

Wet Stamps Required: Digital Structural,Digital Electrical

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: SE / EE digital stamps on all PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs. ALL SHEETS of plans and cover sheet of any calculations must be wet signed (electronic is OK) and dated by the person responsible for their preparation Provide complete layout for attachment of panel to the roof. Provide structure calcs to verify the adequacy of roof framing.

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required: Yes

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

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

Panel Schedule Required: Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating: 90

De Rating Ampacity: 0.91

BOS Restrictions: AC disconnect is required to be in the line of sight of the main breaker and within 10ft.

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed: 0

ESS Notes

Note/Detail on plans that the ESS shall be 3' minimum away for doors & windows into the dwelling

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

Plan Set Requirements

Note on Plans: All PV equipment shall be listed by a recognized testing lab
Provide documentation that the modules are Type 1, Type 2, Type 3 or Type 10 to meet Class A roof classification when installed with the racking system
12/5/24 to prove the Class A roof classification add solarmount installation manual to planset

Roof Plan: * Show the required working clearances around the service meter main, AC Disconnect, Inverters and DC Disconnects. * Show the layout of PV mounting locations

Attachment Detail

Identify and show method of sealing the roof penetrations
Provide layout of rails and attachment point to the roof
Provide detail for mounting conduit bottom a minimum 7 /8" above the roof to omit the temperature adjustment factor for the feeders

Electrical Diagram: Standard

Custom Placards Required: 1

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Situational

Ground Mount Notes: Ground Mounts: Fencing will only be required if the yard is not fenced.