Town of Woodside (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2023

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

SolarAPP+ StatusAdopted

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: Adopted

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions: 1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions: MPU,Derate

How Many Plansets Required: 3

Revision Required: 1

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 0

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced: 1

Setback Notes: 1/4/19 - 2018 mid-cycle code accepted - JP

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

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements: AHJ Requirements from their website: Modules and mounting equipment must be identified as Class A - otherwise, we must redesign with Class A modules and mounting equipment Must demonstrate compliance with 690.12 (conductor length) Minimum font size is 10 Completed structural criteria Completed standard plan (central string inverter, microinverters, or over10k / ground mount / battery backup) Section 690.12 - Rapid Shutdown of PV Systems on Buildings Rapid shutdown (RS) was formally codified in the 2014 Edition of NFPA 70. This article sought to control conductors beyond a specified distance of the array to ensure first responder safety in the event of a fire-related emergency at a building with solar. As can be seen in the figure below, PV conductors greater than 5 ft in length within the building, and conductors greater than 10ft outside of the building must be limited to no more than 30V and 240 volt-amperes within 10 seconds of rapid shutdown initiation. Rapid shutdown initiation methods must be labeled in a specific manner. Modules and mounting equipment must be identified as Class A - otherwise, we must redesign with Class A modules and mounting equipment * Must demonstrate compliance with 690.12 (conductor length) * Minimum font size is 10 * completed structural criteria * completed standard plan (central string inverter, microinverters, or over10k / ground mount / battery backup) ### **Section 690.12 - Rapid Shutdown of PV Systems on Buildings** Rapid shutdown (RS) was formally codified in the 2014 Edition of NFPA 70. This article sought to control conductors beyond a specified distance of the array to ensure first responder safety in the event of a fire-related emergency at a building with solar. As can be seen in the figure below, PV conductors greater than 5 ft in length within the building, and conductors greater than 10ft outside of the building must be limited to no more than 30V and 240 volt-amperes within 10 seconds of rapid shutdown initiation. Rapid shutdown initiation methods must be labeled in a specific manner.

Electrical Diagram: Standard

Custom Placards Required: 0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim