County of Santa Cruz (CA)

Codes

NEC Code Version

2023

Fire Code Version

2018 Building Code

Code List

2025 California Administrative Code

2025 California Building Code

2025 California Residential Code

2025 California Electrical Code

2025 California Mechanical Code

2025 California Plumbing Code

2025 California Energy Code

2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code 

2025 California Historical Building Code

2025 California Fire Code

2025 California Existing Code

2025 California Green Building Standards

2025 California Referenced Standards Code

ASCE Code Specification

ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status

Adopted

Date SolarAPP+ Accepted

45198

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions

1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions

Existing Systems,Trenching

How Many Plansets Required

2

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

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

Panel Schedule Required

Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating

90

De Rating Ampacity

1

BOS Restrictions

AHJ Specific Load Calculations Sheet Required: https://cdi.santacruzcountyca.gov/Portals/35/CDI/UnifiedPermitCenter/Building/Forms%20&%20Publications/PLG%20Forms/EVCS%20Electrical%20Load%20Calculation%20Single-Family_PLG290.pdf

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed

0

ESS Notes

Railing Spec sheets and Powerwall mounting detail Spec sheets required (When Applicable)

Separate ESS Disconnect Required

ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required

No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

• Per AHJ "Both racking & module pages within the plan set need to state fire Class A Type 1 or 2."(Verify that module page(s) call out fire ratings. Please slip sheet in the UNIRAC Solar Mount Racking Fire Classification PDF into the plans(attached below in the files section)
• REMOVE QR CODE PAGE FROM PLANS - AHJ WILL REJECT QR Codes

PLAN Submission Requirements

Bookmarks

• All sheets must be bookmarked.
• Bookmarks must be set to Fit Page (width & height).
• Each bookmark must include both the sheet name and sheet number.
• All sheets must be minimum 11x17 in size.
• No layers in the PDF - remove all layers before submitting. (Flatten PDF)
• Use a markup color other than red - red is reserved for plan reviewers.
• Example: “Cover Sheet - S1”

Supplemental requirements (Spec Sheets)

• Supplemental (SUP) file must include a completed Supplemental Index PLG235 form as the front page, and have every document and section bookmarked, set to "fit page", and flattened. This will need to be uploaded separately.

Cover Page

APN parcel number must be on the cover sheet.

Electrical Diagram

Electrical Diagram Notes

All jobs [The secondary power source (PV system) shall be connected on the opposite end of the busbar as the main breaker, per 705.12(B)(3)]

Sub Panel [Re-located existing 120V, 15 & 20 amp circuits extended more than 6’ shall be protected by AFCI - CEC 210.12(D)]

Label Page

Custom Placards Required

1

Non Standard Revision Requirements

Revisions / Corrections

• Submit the Construction Change Form PLG-205 with revision letter attached
• List all changes in the scope of work section on the PLG-205 form.
• Revised Plans must be by themselves, remove revision letter
• Ensure each revised sheet has a corresponding bookmark.
• Responses must include an annotated copy of these comments and indicate the specific sheet/drawing numbers where revisions are located for all correction comments.
• Please use another color aside from red for markups on plan sheets. Red is reserved for plan reviewers.

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required

Yes

Ground Mount Notes

10' FREE OF VEGETATION REQUIRED

Setback Front Yard

20

Setback Back Yard

15

Setback Side Yard

10