City of Los Alamitos (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

Date SolarAPP+ Accepted

44979

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions

1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions

Existing Systems,Trenching,MPU,Derate

How Many Plansets Required

3

Revision Required

1

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

110

Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load

0

Reducible Snow Load Allowed

1

Max Attachment Spacing

96

Minimum Ground On Roof

#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required

Derates

Allowed POI

Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps

Panel Schedule Required

Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating

90

De Rating Ampacity

0.91

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

Local ESS disconnect in addition to PV disconnect required. 7/15/2025

Separate ESS Disconnect Required

ESS Disconnect,Local Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required

Yes - with dimensions

Plan set

Cover Page

Add APN number on cover page in addition to the title block. 7/15/2025

Site

Site Notes

Roof Mount [RUN CONDUIT THROUGH ROOF AND OUT THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF THE EAVE, NOT AROUND THE EAVE // PAINT EXPOSED CONDUIT TO MATCH HOME]

Electrical Diagram

Standard

Custom Placards Required

1

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required

Mesh/Scrim