City of Redwood City (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
- 45197
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- Existing Systems,Trenching
- How Many Plansets Required
- 3
- Revision Required
- 1
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 0
Stamps
- Structural Calculations Required
- No
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,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Load 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
No published information about battery placement. If battery system, include this note on ELD: Producer's storage device(s) will not cause the Host Load to exceed its normal peak demand. Normal peak demand is defined as the highest amount of power required from the Distribution System by Producer's complete facilities without the influence or use of the energy storage device(s).
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- ESS Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
- Note on plan, all conductors to be copper.
- Provide a note by the main service panel on the single line diagram stating the following: Solar breaker shall be located furthest from the main breaker on the bus bar to comply with CEC 705.12(D)(2)(3).
- Provide a note by the main service panel on the single line diagram stating the following: No feeders are coming off of feed through lugs at the bottom of the panel. If there are feeders extending off feed through lugs , a revision will be required to show compliance with CEC 705.12(D)(2)(1).
- Electrical Diagram
Centerfed 120% allowed, it is specified that the inverter output connection is on the side furthest from the main breaker on the bus.
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- No