City of Newport 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
- Date SolarAPP+ Accepted
- 45205
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- Existing Systems,Trenching
- How Many Plansets Required
- 2
- Revision Required
- 1
- Rough Inspection
- Racking Inspection
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 0
Stamps
- Wet Stamps Required
- Digital Structural
- Structural Calculations Required
- Yes
- Stamp Location On Plans
- Unspecified
- Date On Stamps
- Expiration Date
Fire setbacks
- Fire Setback Enforced
- 1
- Setback Notes
2018 FIRE SETBACKS
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 110
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category B
- Snow Load
- 0
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 48
- Structural Notes
- Engineer must address in their calculations if ponding is a problem for roofs with less than 2:12 pitch to 1/4 inch per foot of slope.
- Calculations must indicate the dead loads for all the roofing assembly components and the live loads used
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates,Load Relocation
- Allowed POI
- PV Breaker
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 75
- De Rating Ampacity
- 1
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 0
- ESS Notes
ALL ESS JOBS
- ALL ESS JOBS REQUIRE ELEVATION PAGE, FULLY DIMENSIONED, WITH CLEAR LABELING OF EACH PIECE OF EQUIPMENT RELATED TO THE SOLAR INSTALLATION
- INDIVIDUAL ESS UNITS SHALL BE SEPARATED BY NO LESS THAN 3', ILLUSTRATE THIS ON THE ELEVATION PAGE
- NO DIMENSION SHOULD BE SHOWN FROM GRADE TO BOTTOM OF BATTERY
- ESS UNITS SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN 3' FROM DOORS AND WINDOW DIRECTLY ENTERING THE DWELLING UNIT, ILLUSTRATE THIS ON THE ELEVATION PAGE
- ESS for shall be listed and labeled for use in accordance with UL 9540. -- INCLUDE SPEC SHEETS THAT CORRESPOND TO THIS REQUIREMENT
- Inverters shall be listed and labeled per UL1741, provided as part of the UL9540 listing. -- INCLUDE SPEC SHEETS THAT CORRESPOND TO THIS REQUIREMENT
WHEN THE ESS IS TO BE LOCATED IN A GARAGE
- Please provide dimensioned floor plan of garage. Interior clear dimensions of garage 20’ x 20’ minimum needed. Ensure equipment is protected by bollards, or outside of vehicle impact zone
- MINIMUM 7' VERTICAL CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR THE SIDE WALL OF THE GARAGE
- MINIMUM 4' REQUIRED FOR SIDE WALL OF GARAGE
- LISTED HEAT DETECTOR REQUIRED TO BE ILLUSTRATED ON PLANS, INCLUDE SPEC SHEET FOR HEAT DETECTOR
- ESS in Garage - MUST be minimum of 3' off the ground due to flood potential
ESS disconnect required within 3' 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
- Cover Page
- Cover Page Notes
All jobs [OCCUPANCY GROUP: (R3/U)
CONSTRUCTION TYPE: (VB)
NUMBER OF STORIES:
SOLAR PANELS TO BE INSTALLED ON (FIRST STORY / SECOND STORY) <- DELETE WHAT DOES NOT APPLY, OR INDICATE THAT BOTH APPLY
EXISTING ROOF TYPE:
ROOF SLOPE/PITCH:
BUILDING IS/NOT (DELETE WHAT DOES NOT APPLY) EQUIPED WITH AUTOMATION FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH (NFPA 13D)] // [The maximum time to complete construction on a project is limited to three years from the date of the permit for all permits issued after August 21, 2019, as required by NBMC Section 15.02.095 // .
All work to comply with 2025 California Building Code; 2025 California Residential Code, 2025 California Electrical Code - Article 690, and manufacturer’s listing and installation instructions. // Inspection required for roof connection mounting assemblies prior to installing solar module where the racking system is not parallel to the roof slope. // Photovoltaic system’s fire classification must be Class A roofing material per Sections R902.3 or R904.4 and per amended Table 1501.1 NBMC // Testing, listing and identification complies with UL 1703 and UL 2703 as required per Section R902.4. // Photovoltaic system’s installation shall be per the manufacturer’s installation instructions]
- Site
- INDICATE LOCATION OF GAS METER
- Remove call-outs to external EMT from the cover sheet and roof diagram.
- If we are tying into an interior panel, indicate the location of the panel on the site plan
- Site Notes
All Jobs [All new electrical equipment cannot be within 36” horizontal to the gas meter per Southern California Gas Company // EMT SHALL NOT BE OUTSIDE AND EXPOSED TO WEATHER PER NBMC 15.06.040]
- Roof Plan
- Roof Plan Notes
All Jobs [The photovoltaic system's fire classification must be Class A roofing material per sections R902.3 or R904.4 and per amended Table 1501.1 NBMC]
- (We need to include spec sheets that correspond to the above requirement)
- Attachment Detail
- Electrical Diagram
AHJ does not allow EMT that is exterior. Change callout to RMC
- Electrical Diagram Notes
All Jobs [ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT HAS A MINIMUM 3' WORKING CLEARANCE IN FRONT OF IT // EMT SHALL NOT BE OUTSIDE AND EXPOSED TO WEATHER PER NBMC 15.06.040]
MPU:
- PROVIDE MANUFACTURER DATA SHEET FOR NEW MAIN SERVICE PANEL
- SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICE MUST BE SHOWN ON ELD, INCLUDE DATA SHEET FOR THIS AS WELL
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
- Placards Notes
ALL SPECIAL PLACARDS LISTED ON PLACARD SHEET OF PLANS NEED TO BE ONSITE
- Non Standard Revision Requirements
- Cloud all changes pertaining to current revision -- remove old clouding from previous revisions.
- The resubmission letter should list all changes made, numbered, and shall match the delta placed on the plans.
- DO NOT use abbreviations in narrative letter such as BOS, etc
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Mesh/Scrim