City of Oceanside (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,MPU,Derate
- How Many Plansets Required
- 2
- Revision Required
- 1
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 1
Stamps
- Ee Stamp Required On SLD
- No
- Wet Stamps Required
- None
- Structural Calculations Required
- No
Fire setbacks
- Fire Setback Enforced
- 1
- Setback Notes
Fire pathways to start at load bearing walls.
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 130
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category C
- Snow Load
- 0
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
Electrical
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 1
- BOS Restrictions
Standard
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 1
- ESS Notes
Battery system must be shown on placard.
ESS disconnect required
If spacing batteries less than 3' from each other 9540A doc must be attached to plan set
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- Local Disconnect,ESS Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
Please include the grounding and bonding information (list of PV modules allowed to be installed/tested with Roof mounted racking system) to demonstrate compliance with UL 1703/UL 2703.
The following racking systems have compatibility information uploaded to the files section below:
- Flush Mount: Reference file "Module Compatibility - Flush Mount"
- Solar Mount: Reference file "SM_Installation_UL2703" * Rock-It: Reference "Ecofasten Rock-It Installation Guide" pages 21-25.
- Solarhook CT1/CT5
- If we are not using any of the above racking systems, please research and find the correct sheet.
- Any plans submitted without the proof of module compatibility will be rejected outright by the AHJ.
If performing an MPU, provide the spec sheet for the new panel
- Cover Page
Add to cover page (filling in required fields):
- Designer to verify if existing dwelling is equipped with fire sprinklers.
- Occupancy R-3/U.
- Construction Type V-B
- Designer to verify number of stories
- Cover Page Notes
Battery [Smoke alarms shall be verified and or installed per California Residential Code section R314.3 prior to permit final. Carbon Monoxide alarms shall be verified and or installed per California Residential code section R315.3 prior to permit final]
- Roof Plan
If installing on a site with multiple units (ex. duplex or similar), show the property lines dividing the units so that the AHJ can ensure the mods will not be installed on a neighbor's roof space.
- Electrical Diagram
- BUS CERT NOT ACCEPTED.
- MUST DO MPU OR RMA.
- ADD SPEC SHEET BELOW FOR MPU
- NO MAIN BREAKER DERATES
RMA:
- Provide a spec sheet for the RMA with the UL listing number
- Electrical Diagram Notes
Battery [A disconnecting means (battery emergency shutoff) shall be located outside the dwelling and adjacent to the ESS per California Electrical Code. Disconnect shall shut off battery from premises wiring and other power production systems of the dwelling]
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
- Placards Notes
- Permanent placards required from placard page of plan set
- Plaque on M.S.P must be mechanically attached.
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Situational
- Ground Mount Notes
Per AHJ, Setbacks are determined per property.
No height or material requirements.
If the property has fencing around it, the ARRAY does not require it's own.