City of Torrance (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2023

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted

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

IEBC Accepted: 1

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status: Targeted

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions: 1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions: MPU,MPU,Derate,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

MINIMUM 3' SETBACK REQUIRED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE RIDGE, EVEN IF MODULES ARE ONLY LOCATED ON ONE SIDE OF THE RIDGE.
IF MODULES ARE PLACED ON BOTH SIDES OF A RIDGE, 3' IS REQUIRED ON ONE SIDE & 5' IS REQUIRED ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RIDGE
FLAT ROOFS REQUIRE A 3' PERIMETER SETBACK AROUND ROOF EDGE

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 130

Wind Notes: Exposure Category B

Snow Load: 0

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: Structural calcs must provide wind analysis and uplift calcs

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: All Jobs

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: 0

ESS Notes: 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

Site

The AC disconnect must be located within line of sight and within 10 feet of main electrical service.
ESS SHALL BE LOCATED NOT LESS THAN 3 FEET (914MM) FROM DOORS, WINDOWS, AND OTHER OPENINGS DIRECTLY ENTERING THE DWELLING UNIT.

Roof Plan

SPECIFY HEIGHT FROM THE ROOF TO THE TOP OF THE PANEL
INCLUDE LEADER SHOWING FIRE ACCESS POINT

Roof Plan Notes: All Jobs [PV SOURCE CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND PV OUTPUT CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE WHEN INSTALLING OUTSIDE OF THE ARRAY. ALL CONDUIT RUNS LEADING TO THE ROOF OR ALONG THE ROOF TO BE RMC INSTEAD OF EMT SO THAT THEY SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. (E.G. RMC) CEC 690.31 (A) & (B)]

Attachment Detail

Electrical Diagram

AHJ DOES NOT ALLOW EMT (ELECTRICAL METAL TUBING) ONLY RMC (RIGID METAL CONDUIT)

ALL REFERENCES TO EMT SHALL BE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH RMC

Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [PV SOURCE CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND PV OUTPUT CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE WHEN INSTALLING OUTSIDE THE ARRAY. ALL CONDUIT RUNS LEADING TO THE ROOF OR ALONG THE ROOF TO BE RMC INSTEAD OF EMT SO THAT THEY SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. (E.G. RMC) CEC 690.31 (A) & (B)]

Battery [ESS SHALL BE LOCATED NOT LESS THAN 3 FEET (914MM) FROM DOORS, WINDOWS, AND OTHER OPENINGS DIRECTLY ENTERING THE DWELLING UNIT.]

Custom Placards Required: 1

Non Standard Planset Requirements: BOS Elevation

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: No