City of Santa Maria (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

How Many Plansets Required

2

Revision Required

1

Rough Inspection

None

New Planset Required For Module Swap

0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD

No

Wet Stamps Required

None

Structural Calculations Required

No

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced

1

Setback Notes

new fire code is accepted

Structural & loads

Wind Speed

110

Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load

0

Snow Load Notes

N/A

Reducible Snow Load Allowed

1

Max Attachment Spacing

96

Minimum Ground On Roof

#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required

Conditional

Electrical Load Calcs Required

Derates

Allowed POI

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

Panel Schedule Required

Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating

90

De Rating Ampacity

1

BOS Restrictions

Standard

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

Separate ESS Disconnect Required

ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required

No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

ac disconnect is not required if inverter is in line of sight of MSP (for solaredge systems) although, PG&E requires disconnects add notes: LADDER MUST BE SET UP AND TIED OFF PRIOR TO INSPECTION. ALL EQUIPMENT OPEN AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR INSPECTOR. PERMIT AND PLANS SHALL BE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.

Electrical Diagram

Standard

Custom Placards Required

0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required

Yes