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City of Lakewood (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusAdopted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
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
45932
How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
1

Stamps

Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural
Structural Calculations Required
Yes - Attachment Spacing > 4ft,Yes - Non-Comp Shingle
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
48
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Conditional Criteria
Electrical disconnect for the unit shall be within line of sight and readily accessible
Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Whole Home Backup
Service Ground Requirements

HE CONNECTION TO THE INTERIOR METAL WATER PIPING SHALL BE MADE WITHIN 5 FT FROM THE POINT OF ENTRANCE

Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
1

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

Roof Plan

Minimal run conduit outside - must be ran through attic

Electrical Diagram

**FOR MPUs:** * Specify if MSP is fed by an overhead drop or underground feed. If overhead, provide the size of the service entrance conductors. * Identify GEC size to Table 250.66 (https://www.electricallicenserenewal.com/Electrical-Continuing-Education-Courses/graphics/sectionPics/small/qid867.jpg). * Cold water within 5' and at least 1 supplemental electrode are required. (03/24/2021 HB - Testing a past project DCR if drawing in a generic detail satisfies this.) * Metal Underground Water Pipe: leave a note saying "THE CONNECTION TO THE INTERIOR METAL WATER PIPING SHALL BE MADE WITHIN 5 FT FROM THE POINT OF ENTRANCE." * Indicate type of grounding electrode per sections 250.52(A)(1)-(A)(7) if available. **TAPS** * on the ELD, note the distance from the fused disco to the tap. See file named "Tap note" in the file section below for reference. **Existing Systems** * Must show all system info on SLD, including equipment and conductor information

Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [THE CONNECTION TO THE INTERIOR METAL WATER PIPING SHALL BE MADE WITHIN 5 FT FROM THE POINT OF ENTRANCE. // Electrical disconnect for the unit shall be within line of sight and readily accessible]

Label Page


USE 2017 LABELS

Custom Placards Required
1

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Lakewood (CA) building department before you rely on this, and treat it as a research head start, not a ruling. Getting quotes? Run them through the quote checker first.