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HUNTINGTON BEACH
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION CODE REQUIREMENTS
DATE:
PROJECT NAME:
ENTITLEMENTS:
DATE OF PLANS:
PROJECT LOCATION:
PROJECT PLANNER:
PLAN REVIEWER:
TELEPHONE/E-MAIL:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
08/31/2010
PECK MUNICIPAL RESERVOIR
DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2010-002 (PECK RESERVOIR ROOFTOP SOLAR)
07/22/2010
14627 SPRINGDALE STREET, HUNTINGTON BEACH
HAYDEN BECKMAN, PLANNING AIDE
EDWARD S. LEE, PLAN CHECKER II
(714) 374-1538 / ELEE@SURFCITY-HB.ORG
TO PERMIT THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF A ROOFTOP
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM TO BE LOCATED ON TOP OF THE
PECK RESERVOIR BUILDING. THE REQUEST INCLUDES THE
INSTALLATION OF AN ASSOCIATED INVERTER EQUIPMENT
ENCLOSURE.
The following is a list of code requirements deemed applicable to the proposed project based on plans
received and dated 07/22/2010. The list is intended to assist the applicant by identifying requirements
which must be satisfied during the various stages of project permitting and implementation. Electrical,
plumbing, and mechanical items are not included in this review. If you have any questions regarding
these comments, please contact the plan reviewer. Compliance is required prior to building permit
issuance and all applicable items must meet the Huntington Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) and the
California Code of Regulations (CCR or Title 24).
GENERAL:
1. The codes in effect are the: 2007California Building Code ('07CBC), 2007California Plumbing
Code ('07CPC), 2007California Mechanical Code ('07CMC), 2007California Electrical Code
('07CEC) and 2008California Energy Efficiency Standards as adopted by the City.
2. An electrical permit shall be required for the proposed photovoltaic system based on 2007 CEC.
3. A building permit shall be required for the proposed equipment enclosure based on 2007 CBC if
it's taller than 42".
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
PUBLIC WORKS INTERDEPARTMENTAL
COMMUNICATION
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION CODE REQUIREMENTS
DATE:
PROJECT NAME:
ENTITLEMENTS:
PLNG APPLICATION NO:
DATE OF PLANS:
PROJECT LOCATION:
PROJECT PLANNER:
TELEPHONE/E-MAIL:
PLAN REVIEWER:
TELEPHONE/E-MAIL:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
8/31/10
PECK RESERVOIR ROOFTOP SOLAR
DR 10-27
2010-0148
7/22/10
14627 SPRINGDALE STREET
HAYDEN BECKMAN, PLANNING AIDE
714-374-5317 / HBECKMAN SURFCITY-HB.ORG
JOSH MCDONALD, CIVIL ENGINEERING ASSISTANT
714-536-5509 /JOSHUA. MCDONALD SURFCITY-HB.ORG
TO REVIEW THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF A ROOFTOP
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM TO BE LOCATED ON TOP OF THE
PECK RESERVOIR BUILLDING. THE REQUEST INCLUDES THE
INSTALLATION OF AN ASSOCIATED INVERTER EQUIPMENT
ENCLOSURE.
Public Works has reviewed the subject project and plans (dated July 22, 2010) and has no comments.
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HUNTINGTON BEACH
HUNTINGTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION CODE REQUIREMENTS
DATE:
PROJECT NAME:
ENTITLEMENTS:
PROJECT LOCATION:
PLANNER:
TELEPHONE/E-MAIL:
PLAN REVIEWER-FIRE:
TELEPHONE/E-MAIL:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
AUGUST 24, 2010
PECK RESERVOIR ROOFTOP SOLAR
PLANNING APPLICATION NO.
14627 SPRINGDALE, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
HAYDEN BECKMAN, PLANNING AIDE
(714) 374-5317/hbeckman@surfcity-hb.org
DARIN MARESH, FIRE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
(714) 536-5531/ dmaresh@surfcity-hb.org
TO PERMIT THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF A ROOFTOP
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM TO BE LOCATED ON TOP OF THE
PECK RESERVOIR BUILDING. THE REQUEST INCLUDES THE
INSTALLATION OF AN ASSOCIATED INVERTER EQUIPMENT
ENCLOSURE.
The following is a list of code requirements deemed applicable to the proposed project based on plans
received and dated August 17, 2010. The list is intended to assist the applicant by identifying
requirements which must be satisfied during the various stages of project permitting and implementation.
A list of conditions of approval adopted by the Planning Commission in conjunction with the requested
entitlement(s), if any, will also be provided upon final project approval. If you have any questions
regarding these requirements, please contact the Plan Reviewer- Fire: DARIN MARESH, FIRE
DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST.
PRIOR TO DEMOLITION, GRADING, SITE DEVELOPMENT, ISSUANCE OF GRADING
PERMITS, BUILDING PERMITS, AND/OR CONSTRUCTION, THE FOLLOWING SHALL BE
REQUIRED:
FIRE SAFETY ELEMENTS OF SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS
PURPOSE
The installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems presents additional areas of concern for
firefighter safety and fire fighting operations including: energized equipment, trip hazards,
restricting venting locations, limiting walking surfaces on roof structures, etc. This guideline
establishes the minimum standard for the layout design, marking, and installation of solar
photovoltaic systems and is intended to mitigate the fire safety issues.
SCOPE
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This guideline applies to all solar photovoltaic systems regardless of size for residential and
commercial purposes.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Marking
PV Systems shall be marked. Marking is needed to provide emergency responders with
appropriate warning and guidance with respect to isolating the solar electric system. This
can facilitate identifying energized electrical lines that connect the solar panels to the
inverter, as these should not be cut when venting for smoke removal. Materials used for
marking shall be weather resistant. UL 969 shall be used as a standard for weather rating
(UL listing of markings is not required).
Main Service Disconnect
For commercial application, the marking shall be placed adjacent to the main service
disconnect in a location clearly visible from the location where the lever is operated.
Marking Content and Format
Marking Content: CAUTION: SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM CONNECTED
Red Background
White Lettering
Minimum 3/8° Letter Height
All Capital Letters
Arial or Similar Font, Non-bold
Reflective weather resistant material suitable for the environment (durable
adhesive materials must meet this requirement)
Markin DC Circuit
Marking is required on all interior and exterior DC conduit, raceways, enclosures, cable
assemblies, and junction boxes to alert the fire service to avoid cuttin them. Marking
shall be placed every 10 feet, at turns and above and/or below penetrations, and at all
DC combiner and junction boxes.
Marking Content and Format
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Marking Content: CAUTION: SOLAR CIRCUIT
Red Background
White Lettering
Minimum 3/8° Letter Height
All Capital Letters
Arial or Similar Font, Non-bold
Reflective weather resistant material suitable for the environment (durable)
adhesive materials must meet this requirement)
Inverters
The inverter is a device used to convert DC electricity from the solar system to AC
electricity for use in the building's electrical system or the grid.
No markings are required for the inverter.
2. Remote Disconnect
Circuits shall be equipped with a means for remote disconnect located downstream from
the photovoltaic array at the point where the circuit enters the structure. Control of the
remote disconnect shall be located within five feet of the building's main electrical panel.
Exceptions:
1) DC Circuits contained in rigid or electrical metallic tubing running between the
fusible array combiner box or any fusible DC disconnect and the main electrical
panel which are run entirely on the exterior of the building need not be equipped
with a means of remote disconnect other than the disconnects intrinsic to the
system.
2) DC Circuits contained in rigid or electrical metallic tubing running between the
fusible array combiner box or any fusible DC disconnect and the main electrical
panel that run through the interior of the building when installed a minimum of 18°
below the roof assembly when measured parallel to the surface of the roof.
3) The system inverter may be used for remote disconnect when located
immediately upstream of the roof penetration where the circuit enters the structure.
Signage shall be located immediately next to the remote disconnect control as follows:
Marking Content: CAUTION: SOLAR CIRCUIT DISCONNECT
Red Background
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White Lettering
Minimum 3/8° Letter Height
All Capital Letters
Arial or Similar Font, Non-bold
Reflective weather resistant material suitable for the environment (durable
adhesive materials must meet this requirement)
LOCATION OF DC CONDUCTORS
Conduit, wiring systems, and raceways for photovoltaic circuits shall be located as close as
possible to the ridge or hip or valley and from the hip or valley as directly as possible to an
outside wall to reduce trip hazards and maximize ventilation opportunities.
Conduit runs between sub arrays and to DC combiner boxes shall use the design that minimizes
the total amount of conduit on the roof by taking the shortest path from the array to the DC
combiner box. The DC combiner boxes are to be located such that conduit runs are minimized
in the pathways between arrays.
To limit the hazard of cutting live conduit in venting operations, DC wiring shall be run in metallic
conduit or raceways when located within enclosed spaces in a building and shall be run to the
maximum extent possible along the bottom of load-bearing members.
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE MAINTAINED DURING CONSTRUCTION:
a. Fire/Emergency Access And Site Safety shall be maintained during project construction phases in
compliance with HBFC Chapter 14, Fire Safety During Construction And Demolition. (FD)
b. Fire/Emergency Access And Site Safety shall be maintained during project construction phases in
compliance with City Specification #426, Fire Safety Requirements for Construction Sites. (FD)
Fire Department City Specifications may be obtained at:
Huntington Beach Fire Department Administrative Office
City Hall 2000 Main Street, 5`h floor
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
or through the City's website at www.surfcity-hb.org
If you have any questions, please contact the Fire Prevention Division at (714) 536-5411.
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