City of Palm Springs (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

Targeted

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions

1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions

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

Stamp Location On Plans

Unspecified

Date On Stamps

Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced

1

Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed

123

Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

Snow Load

0

Reducible Snow Load Allowed

1

Max Attachment Spacing

96

Structural Notes

**projects over 10KW need SLD stamp by EE as well as structural calcs** The plans shall indicate that Special Inspection will be provided by the Engineer of Record (or designee) for the “ **BALLASTED SYSTEM** ”. Section 1705.1.1. NOT PROVIDED The structural calculations, plans, and details shall be sealed and signed by the P.E. ballast projects - Provide a letter from the engineer of record stating that: “After inspecting the Site the Coefficient of Friction used in the lateral displacement calculations was found to be adequate for the Site roofing materials and conditions”.

Minimum Ground On Roof

#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required

Derates

Allowed POI

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

Panel Schedule Required

Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating

90

De Rating Ampacity

0.87

BOS Restrictions

Standard

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed

0

ESS Notes

Battery jobs require special placards. See file, Label Requirements for Battery Jobs . Battery and lockable Disco go inside garage.

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

Plan Set Requirements

The City of Palm Springs requires a Basic Wind Speed (3-second gust) of 123 mph and Exposure C for wind calculations From [City of Palm Springs Code Requirements for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems Single-Family Dwellings]: Maximum distributed weight of the solar PV system in pounds per square feet Maximum perpendicular distance between the solar PV system and the roof below Maximum concentrated load imposed by the PV panel support onto the building's roof Anchoring requirements such as type of fasteners, minimum fastener size, minimum embedment, and minimum number of attachment points All projects must have the [PV Worksheet] completed.

Site

An AC disconnect must be located within sight and within 10 feet of the inverter. Demonstrate compliance.

Site Notes

Battery [Areas within 10 feet of an exterior installed ESS must be cleared of combustible vegetation or other combustible growth. CFC 1207.5.7]

Electrical Diagram

120% rule allowed per CEC 705.12(B)(2)(3)(d)

Label Page

Battery: Please include a sign with the exact wording. “ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM DISCONNECT.” The sign must include the Nominal AC Voltage and Maximum DC voltage of the ESS system. CEC 706.15(C) Please add a sign to be placed at the service entrance that identifies the battery chemistry included in the ESS. CFC 1207.4.8 Please provide signage at the ESS that includes the current contact information, including the phone number, for personnel authorized to service the equipment and for fire mitigation personnel. CFC 1207.4.8

Custom Placards Required

1

Placards Notes

Permanent placards from placard page of plan set

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required

Mesh/Scrim

Ground Mount Notes

* Specify on the plans exactly how the wiring at the array is going to be protected so the wiring is not readily accessible. The plans must be very specific on the method of protection and how the equipment or materials for such protection will be installed (please also be aware that zip ties are NOT allowed for securing the material to the backs of the modules). * In addition to the above noted comment, the plans must clearly specify that any wiring leaving the immediate underside of the solar panels must be installed in and protected in conduit. CEC 300.4 * Also, there must be noted on the plans that there must be a clear 6’6” clear headroom directly in front of the equipment, as required per CEC 110.26