City of South Gate (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2023

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

SolarAPP+ StatusTesting

Wet Stamps RequiredNone

Fire Setback Enforced1

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: Testing

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions: 1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions: Existing Systems,Trenching,Derate

How Many Plansets Required: 2

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: 3' wide clear perimeter around the edges of the roof. Shall be capable of supporting the firefighters accessing the roof. Access pathways shall be over load bearing wall or inward, not over eaves. Modules shall be located no closer than 6" minimum to a hip or valley if modules are placed on both sides Where modules are located on only one side of a hip or valley that is of equal length, the modules may be placed directly adjacent to the hip or valley Modules shall be located on only one side of any ridge and shall be located not higher than 1" below the ridge

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 110

Wind Notes: Exposure Category B

Snow Load: 0

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

Allowed POI: Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps

Panel Schedule Required: Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating: 90

De Rating Ampacity: 0.96

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed: 0

ESS Notes

[LACOF]

This AHJ follows County of Los Angeles (ESS Requirements) (CA).

Please follow this link to County of Los Angeles (ESS Requirements) (CA)

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: Yes - with dimensions

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Cover Page

Specify type of contractor's license being used

Provide a sheet index on the title sheet.

Specify the building type of construction, VB, and occupancy Group, R3, on the title sheet.

Cover Page Notes: All Jobs [Required clearance of any existing plumbing and mechanical vents will be maintained per code.]

Site Notes

ADD NOTE: Do not cover mechanical and plumbing vents at roof with solar PV panels. Maintain required clearance of any existing plumbing and mechanical vents per code

Show size of J-box per CEC (8x conduit size, etc.)

Roof Plan

Specify roof fire classification, roofing material, number of layers, slope on roof plan.

Show the roof available access point on the roof plan.

Specify on the plans weight of solar panels.

Roof Plan Notes: ADD NOTE: Do not cover mechanical and plumbing vents at roof with solar PV panels. Maintain required clearance of any existing plumbing and mechanical vents per code.]

Electrical Diagram

Standard

Show size of J-box per CEC (8x conduit size, etc.)

Label Page: Add a label stating "Do not step on solar modules".

Custom Placards Required: 1

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim