HomeMy WebLinkAbout3080 S Harbor Blvd - Solar - PlanStructural Calculations for a Concrete Pad
for the Sol-Ark ESS for:
3080 S Harbor Blvd
Santa Ana, CA 92704
Applicable Codes:
2025 California Building Code, 2025 California Electric Code,
2025 California Mechanical Code, American Society of Civil Engineers
Standard ASCE 7-22 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other
Structures, American Wood Council 2024 National Design Specification
for Wood Construction, Local Municipal Code, and all other codes which
are adopted by reference or enacted by law.
Assumed Design Parameters:
Soil is Sand, Silty Sand, Clayey Sand, Silty Gravel or Clayey Gravel.
( SW, SP, SM, SC, GM or GC ) or better.
Presumptive LoadBearing Values per Table 18.02 of 2022 CBC
Contractor, Building Official or Project Engineer shall verify onsite soil
parameters.
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D1 TYPICAL PAD DETAIL
SECTION VIEW
DRAWN BY: LWM
DATE: 2-18-26
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6'-10"
8'
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1
"
(N) BESS
CONCRETE PAD
(N) REMOVABLE BOLLARD
(TYP.)
THE GROUND BELOW SLAB TO BE
COMPACTED FILL / GRAVEL
CONTINUOUS BAR AT BOTTOM.
MATCH BAR SIZE IN SLAB REINF. (1)
HOOK TOP BAR AT THICKENED
EDGE OF SLAB (1)
12" THICK SLAB ON GRADE 3000PSI
MIN. W/ #4 BARS @ 16"O.C.
(N) 5/8 F1554 OR TYPE A307 GALVANIZED
THREADED ROD W/ 5" MIN. EMBED TO (E)
CONCRETE SLAB W/SET XP EPOXY (ICC
ESR-2508) X 8 (& SPECIAL INSPECTION FOR
MATERIALS & INSTALLATION)
GRADE
18" MIN
BELOW
GRADE
8" MIN.
TOTAL WEIGHT ON THE SLAB:
6,835 lbs
EACH WAY, 4" FROM BOTTOM OF SLAB
8,599 lbs
(N) GROWATT BATTERY
CONCRETE
(N) 5 ft x 3.5 ft
CONCRETE PAD
HILTI KWIK BOLT TX2-SS, 5/8" Ø
NOM. EMBED. OF 3.750"
EFF. EMBED. OF 3.25"
(1) PER SECTION, (4) TOTAL
NATIVE SOIL
#4 REBAR @ 12" O.C.
6.02"
2500 PSI CONCRETE#4 GR 60 REBAR @ 12" O.C. EACH
WAY, 4" FROM BOTTOM OF SLAB
BATTERY IS MOUNTED TO (N)
CONCRETE PAD WITH [x4] HILTI KWIK
BOLT 1/2" DIA. CONCRETE ANCHORS, 5"
EMBEDMENT (1) PER SECTION, (4) TOTAL
8"
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SOLARK BATTERIES SOLARK BATTERIES
(4) ANCHORS PER STACK(4) ANCHORS PER STACK,
CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO (E)
CONCRETE FOUNDATION
2'-0''
#4 GR 60 REBAR @ 12" O.C.
EACH WAY, 4" FROM BOTTOM
OF SLAB
(E) CONCRETE
FOUNDATION
ESS ANCHORAGE DETAIL
3.25" EFFECTIVE
Loads on the Concrete Pad:
P = 4,190 LBS
Bearing Pressure = Load / Area
Bearing Pressure = 4,190 LBS / ( 9'-11" x 8'-8")
Bearing Pressure = 48.75 psf < 1,500 psf OK
OK. Use 9'-11" x 8'-8" x 12" thick concrete pad
supporting the Battery (F'c = 2,500 psi), with #4 Gr 60
rebars @ 12" O.C. each way
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#2013-417 Structural Only
Check attachment of Support to Concrete Pad for Seismic Load
Loading Diagram
1'
8
"
Angle = 15° max
R2y R2x
1'4"4'4"
1'
1
0
"
1'4"
F x (1.71') + R1y (2.25') = Fy (0.76')
Moment at support 2 = 0
R1y
F y =R1y + R2y
R2y
= 402 lbs
= 1,298 lbs
F x =R1x + R2x
P =2 ( R1x )
R1x
;R1x = R2x
=Fx / 2 =226 lbs / 2 =113 lbs
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R1xR2x
R2yR1y
12"
24"
12"
C.G.
1.
7
'
Total Fx
Total Fy
R1xR2x
R2yR1y
12"
24"
12"
Determine Applied Loads (Consider 1 tank)
F y =Weight of Equipment =2,095 lbs
F x =F p
F p =0.4 ap SDS WpRp / Ip [1 + 2(z/h)]x
ap
SDS
=1.0
=(2/3) SMS ; SMS = Fa Ssx ; Fa =1.0 ; Ss =1.25
SMS = 1.25
SDS =(2/3) 1.25 =0.83
Wp =1,881 lbs
Rp =2.5 [Table 13.61 ASCE 7-22]
[Table 13.61 ASCE 7-22]
; Ip =1.0 ; z / h =1.0
F p =0.4 (1.0) (0.83) (2,095 lbs)
(2.5 / 1)[1 + 2(1)]x
F p =834.6 lbs
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Hydroflex T500-5 Tank
6.5' x 6.5' x 8" Concrete
Slab, F'c = 2,500 psi
8-4x4x1/4 A36 Steel Anchorage
angles, min. 4" length distributed
evenly around the tank perimeter
6"6"6"6"23 1/4"16 7/16"
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C.G.
2.
5
'
Rbx Rcx Rdx
Rby Rcy Rdy
1.9'1.4'1.4'1"1"
16"16"
6-7/8"6-7/8"
(N) (4) 1/2" A
CONCRETE
EPOXY & PE
MATERIALS
20202455 Solar Rite Far West Meats Concrete Pad Date: October 12, 202020214546 HPM Solar MIL–SPEC Magnetics Concrete Pad Date: March 30, 2022
Total Fx
Total Fy
10'
Rax
Ray
Rbx
Rby
4.25'
20224994 Westech Systems Quien Sabe Cabins 2 and 9 Date: December 20, 202220233267 Sunrise Energy Solar Atkinson Date: June 4, 2023
35" (888 mm)
Total Fx
Total Fy
Rax
Ray
Rbx
Rby
23
"
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Fpmax=1.6 SDS Ip Wp=11,420 lbs
Fpmin=0.3 SDS Ip Wp=2,141 lbs
Fpmin<Fp<FpmaxOK
F p=3,425 lbs
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4'
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Rbx
Rby
Rax
Ray
Total Fx
Total Fy
7'
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F x (3.9') + R1y (2.25') = Fy (0.76')
Moment at support 2 = 0
R1y
F y=R1y + R2y
R2y
= 60 lbs
= 1,640 lbs
F x=R1x + R2x
P=2 ( R1x )
R1x
;R1x = R2x
=Fx / 2=677 lbs / 2 = 339 lbs
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Load per bolt (for withdrawal and tension):
P =R1y / 2
P =388 lbs / 2
Determine allowable load per 3/4" anchor bolt w/ 5" min. into concrete pad below
according to the 2012 NDS.
W ' = W x Cd x Ct Table 10.3.1 2005 NDS
where:
W = 513 lbs / in. of embedment per Table 11.2a
Cd = 1.6 per Table 2.3.2 of 2005 NDS
Ct = 1.0 per Table 10.3.4 of 2005 NDS
W ' = 513 lbs/ in. x 5 in. x 1.6 x 1.0 = 4,104 lbs > 194 lbs OK
P =194 lbs
Check for withdrawal of each bolt:
Fy = R1y + R2y ; R1y = R2y = 388 lbs
Summation forces Y (Assume C.G. at center)
F x =R1x + R2x ;R1x = R2x = 515 lbs
Check Shear Load per 5/8" Concrete Screws:
Shear Strength per screw = 834.6 lbs / 4 = 209 lbs < 1,470 lbs OK
OK. Use 1/2” diameter allthreaded steel rod on all
8 mounting points, with 5” embedment into
concrete, as per plans to manufacturer's instructions
Check Tensile Load per 5/8" Concrete Screws:
Fx (3.7') Ray (2.5') = 0
ΣMB =0
Fx = 834.6 lbs (Seismic Load)
Ray = (834.6 lbs x 3.7') / 2.5'
Simpson SetXP Epoxy Allowable Tension Loads for Anchorage in 3,000 psi concrete
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C.G.
2.
5
'
Total Fx
Total Fy
Rax Rbx Rcx Rdx
Ray Rby Rcy Rdy
4.8'
1.9'1.4'1.4'1"1"
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Check Tensile Load per 1/2" All-Threaded Steel Rod:
ΣMD=0
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Note: Assume Outer Bolts carry all tension load due to
seismic forces in tension.
(Fx x 2.5 ft) - 2 bolts x 4.75 ft x Fy = 0
Fx = 1793 # (Seismic Load)
Fy = (1793 # x 2.5 ft ) / (2 bolts x 4.75 ft)
Fy = 471 lbs < 2181 lbs OK
Use Simpson SET-XP Epoxy with Deputy Inspection
with 7 inch embedment, Special Inspection Required.
Use 1/2" or 5/8" diameter A307 Threaded Rod.
Note:
Assume Outer Bolts carry all tension
load due to seismic forces in tension.
Ray = 1,235 lbs / 2 sides = 350 lbs
16"16"
6-7/8"6-7/8"
(N) (4) 1/2" A
CONCRETE
EPOXY & PE
MATERIALS
Total Fx
Total Fy
4'
Rax
Ray
Rbx
Rby
3.4'
(N) (4) 1/2" A307 ROD W/ 5" EMBED TO (E) CONCRETE
SLAB W/SIMPSON SET XP EPOXY & PERIODIC
INSPECTION FOR MATERIALS & INSTALLATION
20202455 Solar Rite Far West Meats Concrete Pad Date: October 12, 202020214546 HPM Solar MIL–SPEC Magnetics Concrete Pad Date: March 30, 2022
Ray = 617.6 lbs / 2 bolts = 309 lbs < 2,857 lbs OK
(N) 8 ANGLE BRACKETS, WELDED TO THE
CONTAINER, BOLTED TO THE SLAB WITH (2) 1/2"
A307 ROD EACH, WITH 8 INCH EMBEDMENT, W/
SIMPSON SET XP EPOXY & PERIODIC INSPECTION
FOR MATERIALS & INSTALLATION
20224994 Westech Systems Quien Sabe Cabins 2 and 9 Date: December 20, 2022
DIM Z
COG
1028[40.5]
OVERALL WIDTH
1754
[69.0]
OVERALL
HEIGHT
1552
[61.1]
940[37.0]
AIR INTAKE
Total Fx
Total Fy
Rax
Ray
Rbx
Rby
33
"
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ort to Concrete Pad for
(Consider 1 tank)
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Rbx
Rby
Rax
Ray
Total Fx
Total Fy
7'
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"
3'
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"
2'-6"
USE:
2025-1937 Magic Solar MVAP October 29, 2025
3.25" EFFECTIVE
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Structural Calculations for a Roof Mounted Solar Photovoltaic System for:
3080 S Harbor Blvd
Santa Ana, CA 92704
Applicable Codes:
2025 California Building Code, 2025 California Electric Code,
2025 California Mechanical Code, American Society of Civil Engineers
Standard ASCE 7-22 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other
Structures, American Wood Council 2024 National Design Specification
for Wood Construction, Local Municipal Code, and all other codes which
are adopted by reference or enacted by law.
Assumed Design Parameters:
The existing structure has been built under a building permit and is in its
original condition. The existing roof structure is capable of its code
required live load and the ability of the roof structure to support live loads
has not been substantially reduced by the age of the structure, termites or
mold, or unauthorized modifications to the existing structure. Solar Energy
Contractor shall make an inspection of the existing roof framing system
prior to installation of the roof mounted solar energy system to verify that
the existing roof is capable of supporting minimum roof live loads.
Assumed Design Parameters:
All 2x members are grade Douglas Fir #2 or better
All 4X members are grade Douglas Fir #1 or better
All Roof Connectors are Simpson Strong-Tie or Equal
All Concrete Foundations are f'c = 2500 psi or stronger
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Original Structure was built to the Type-V Wood Framed Standards of the
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Note to Building Official:
Based upon a review of the proposed plans I am confident that the
existing roof framing system is capable of safely supporting the additional
loads caused by the new solar photovoltaic energy system. The contractor
shall field verify that the existing roof structure is in its original permited
condition and verify that it can support the normal code required roof live
loads. Attached in this package are several calculations showing that the
roof members can support the additional weight of the solar array.
Furthermore, an analysis of the solar array's support for wind forces and a
seismic analysis of the existing structure are also included.
Check Existing 2X6 Roof Rafters @ 24" O.C.:
w =30 psf x 2 ft. = 60 plf
Total load on rafters = 60 plf x 8 ft. = 480 lbs
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Check Existing 2X6 Roof Rafters @ 24" O.C.:
Snow Load =0 psf
Dead Load =14 psf
Live Load =16 psf
WDL + LL =30 psf x 2 ft. = 60 plf
WDL =14 psf x 2 ft. = 28 plf
w =30 psf x 2 ft. = 60 plf
Total load on rafters =( 28 plf x 8 ft ) + ( 6' x 3.75' x 3 psf x 2 )
=359 lbs < 480 lbs OK
OK. Per 2025 California Existing Building Code Section 503.3 Alterations
Check attachment of Support to Existing Structure for Wind Uplift
CHECK SOLAR STRUCTURE ATTACHMENTS PER ASCE 7-22 WIND LOADS ON BUILDING
APPURTENANCES AND OTHER STRUCTURES Section 29.4.4 THEREFORE CHECK
ATTACHMENT FOR TYPICAL CRITICAL LOAD WHICH IS THE EDGE ZONE - ZONE 2.
NOTE: PER DEFINITION ON SHEETS 246 & 247 OF ASCE 7-22 EFFECTIVE WIND AREA:
FOR ROOFTOP SOLAR ARRAYS, THE EFFECTIVE WIND AREA IN FIG. 29.4-7 IS
EQUAL TO THE TRIBUTARY AREA FOR THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENT BEING
CONSIDERED, EXCEPT THAT THE WIDTH OF THE EFFECTIVE WIND AREA NEED NOT
BE LESS THAN ONE-THIRD ITS LENGTH.
EFFECTIVE AREA = 15 SQ FT
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% CHANGE =359 lbs - 480 lbs x 100 =-25.2% < 5% OK480 lbs
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Check attachment of Support to Existing Structure for Wind Uplift - Cont'd
Tributary Area to Each Solar Mount = 6 ft. x 3.75 ft. = 22.5 sq. ft. ( Max )
Calculate Design Wind Pressure at each support (Wind Speed 95 mph Exposure C):
p = q h (GC p )(γ E )(γ a )Eq'n 29.4-7 ASCE 7-22
q h = 0.00256 K z K zt K d K e V 2 Eq'n 26.10-1 ASCE 7-22
Note:
K z =velocity pressure coefficient Section 29.10.1 ASCE 7-22
K z =0.9 (Exposure C, Height = 20 ft or less)
K zt =Topographical Factor = 1.0
K d =Wind Directionality Factor = 0.85
K e =Ground Elevation Factor = 1.0
V =95 mph
q h =0.00256 (0.9) (1.0) (0.85) (1.0) (95)²
q h =17.67 psf
GC p =-2.0 (Zone 2 ; Effective Area = 15 sq. ft. )
γ E =Exposure Factor = 1.5
γ a =Solar Array Pressure Equalization Factor = 0.7 Fig. 29.4-8 ASCE 7-22
p = q h (GC p )(γ E )(γ a )
p = 17.67 psf (-2.0) (1.5) (0.7) = 37.1 psf
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Check attachment of Support to Existing Structure for Wind Uplift - Cont'd
Nominal (Unfactored) Uplift at each support = 37.1 psf x 22.5 sq. ft. = 834.75 lbs
Note: Section 2.4.1 of ASCE 7-22, Basic Load Combinations for Allowable Stress
Design. Note: Applicable Load Combination #5 (D + 0.6W)
Design (Factored) Uplift at each support = 0.6 x 834.75 lbs = 501 lbs
Load per lag screw = 501 lbs / 2 = 250.5 lbs
Determine allowable load per 1/4" lag screw w/ 2.5" embedment into wood below
according to the 2024 NDS.
W ' = W x Cd x Ct Table 10.3.1 2024 NDS
where
W = 225 lbs / in. of embedment per Table 12.2a
Cd = 1.6 per Table 2.3.2 of 2024 NDS
Ct = 1.0 per Table 2.3.3 of 2024 NDS
W' = 225 lbs/ in. x 2.5 in. x 1.6 x 1.0 = 900 lbs > 250.5 lbs OK
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OK. Only 2 screws shall be embedded into 2x framing below. The other 2
screws need to be connected to the sheathing only. Only the screws
connected to the framing shall be pre-drilled. Screws connected into
plywood sheathing shall NOT be pre-drilled. Install per manufacturer's
instructions. Wood screws have been analyzed and determined to be
sufficient for this application.
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Free Body Diagram of Reverse-tilt Sub Array
Shear Reaction = (6 ft x 7.5 ft x 37.1 psf x sin 10) = 289.9 lbs
(Note: Angle between Roof and Panels is 10 degrees)
Allowable lateral Load at 1/4" diameter lag screw w/ 2.5" embedment
Allowable Load =150 lbs x 1.6 x 2 = 480 lbs > 289.9 lbs OK
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See plans for connection details.
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Check Seismic load due to added dead load of photovoltaic system.
Determine Seismic Weight of Existing Building:
Effective Existing Seismic Weight
Area of (E) Building =Approximately 20,000 Sq. ft
Approximate
Effective =20,000 sq. ft. x 10 psf ave. = 200,000 LBS
Seismic Weight
DETERMINE BASE SHEAR
V = Cs W EQ'N 12.8-1 ASCE 7-22
EQ'N 12.8-2 ASCE 7-22
R = THE RESPONSE MODIFICATION FACTOR IN TABLE 12.2-1
R =4 ORDINARY REINFORCED CONCRETE SHEAR WALLS
Ie = 1.0 IMPORTANCE FACTOR
SDS = 2/3 x SMS
SMS = FA x SS
SMS = 1.2 x 1.5 = 1.8
SDS = 2/3 x 1.8 = 1.2
Cs ==0.3 EQ'N 12.8-2 ASCE 7-22
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Cs =SDS
R
Ie
SDS
R
Ie
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EXISTING BASE SHEAR
V = 0.3 x 200,000 LBS = 60,000 LBS
DETERMINE NEW BASE SHEAR
Determine Seismic Weight of Building with Solar Array:
EXISTING
SEISMIC =200,000 LBS
WEIGHT
NEW SOLAR
ARRAY =3 PSF x 170 PANELS x 7.5' x 3.7' = 14,153 LBS
NEW
SEISMIC =200,000 LBS + 14,153 LBS = 214,153 LBS
WEIGHT
THEREFORE NEW BASE SHEAR:
V = 0.3 x 214,153 = 64,246 LBS EQ'N 12.8-1 ASCE 7-22
OK. PER ASCE 7-22 SECTION 11B.4 ALTERATIONS
EXISTING LATERAL FORCE RESISTING SYSTEM IS EXEMPT
FROM ANALYSIS SINCE NEW SEISMIC FORCE IS
LESS THAN 10% GREATER THAN EXISTING SEISMIC FORCE
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"Alterations may be made to any structure without requiring the existing structure to comply
with this standard, provided that the alterations comply with the requirements for a new
structure. Alterations that increase the seismic force in any existing structural element by
more than 10% or decrease the design strength of any existing structural element to resist
seismic forces by more than 10% shall not be permitted unless the entire seismic force-
resisting system is determined to comply with this standard for a new structure."
End of Calculations
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% CHANGE =64,246 LBS - 60,000 LBS x 100 = 7.1 % < 10 % OK60,000 LBS
Exp. 3-31-19
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2187
SHEET NUMBER
PV-1.0
NEW GRID - TIED SYSTEM 103.84 kW
DATE: 5/23/2026
DRAWN BY:
MCGUFF
APN: 415-021-15
Utility: SDGE
AHJ: CITY OF SANTA ANA
3080 S. HARBOR BLVD.
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
CARLSBAD SOLAR CORPORATION
3525 HIGHLAND DR.
CARLSBAD, CA 92008
PHONE: 760-826-9226
CSLB #1023872
COVER SHEET
SHEET INDEX
PV-1.0 COVER SHEET
PV-2.0 SITE PLAN
PV-3.0 ROOF PLAN
PV-3.1 CONCRETE PAD DETAILS
PV-4.0 STRING PLAN
PV-5.0 ATTACHMENT DETAILS
PV-6.0 ELECTRICAL LINE DIAGRAM
PV-7.0 PLACARDS
PV-8+SPECIFICATION SHEET
GOVERNING CODES:
ALL MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, INSTALLATION AND
WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING
APPLICABLE CODES:
2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE
2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARD
2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
ANY OTHER LOCAL AMENDMENTS
STANDARD FOR ELECTRICAL SAFETY IN THE
WORKFORCE - NFPA 70E 2015
UL 1703 - SOLAR MODULES
UL 1741 - INVERTERS, COMBINER BOXES
(UL1741SA WHERE APPLICABLE)
UL 2703 - RACKING RAILS, MOUNTS
AND CLAMPS FOR PV MODULES
AERIAL PHOTO:
SCALE: NTS1
VICINITY MAP:
SCALE: NTS2
GENERAL NOTE:
1. UTILITY SHALL BE NOTIFIED BEFORE ACTIVATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC
SYSTEM.
2. 110.2 APPROVAL: ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE LABELED, LISTED,
OR CERTIFIED BY A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED TESTING LABORATORY
ACCREDITED BY THE UNITED STATES OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY HEALTH
ADMINISTRATION
3. CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS PRIOR TO INITIATING
CONSTRUCTION.
4. CONTRACTOR SHALL REVIEW ALL MANUFACTURER INSTALLATION
DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO INITIATING CONSTRUCTION.
5. ALL EQUIPMENT AND ASSOCIATED CONNECTIONS, ETC, AND ALL
ASSOCIATED WIRING AND INTERCONNECTIONS SHALL BE INSTALLED ONLY
BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
6. THE CONTRACTOR OR OWNER MUST PROVIDE ROOF ACCESS (LADDER TO
roof)
FOR ALL THE REQUIRED INSPECTIONS. LADDERS MUST BE OSHA
APPROVED, MINIMUM TYPE I WITH A 250LB. RATING, IN GOOD CONDITION
AND DESIGNED FOR ITS INTENDED USE.
7. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY THAT THE ROOF STRUCTURE WILL WITHSTAND
THE ADDITIONAL LOADS.
8. LAG SCREWS SHALL PENETRATE A MINIMUM 2" INTO SOLID SAWN
STRUCTURAL MEMBERS AND SHALL NOT EXCEED MANUFACTURER
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FASTENERS INTO ENGINEERED STRUCTURAL
MEMBERS.
9. AN ACCESS POINT SHALL BE PROVIDED THAT DOES NOT PLACE THE
GROUND LADDER OVER OPENINGS SUCH AS WINDOWS OR DOORS ARE
LOCATED AT STRONG POINTS OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND IN
LOCATIONS WHERE THE ACCESS POINT DOES NOT CONFLICT WITH
OVERHEAD OBSTRUCTIONS SUCH AS TREE LIMBS, WIRES, OR SIGNS.
10. WHERE DC CONDUCTORS ARE RUN INSIDE BUILDING, THEY SHALL BE
CONTAINED IN A METAL RACEWAY; THEY SHALL NOT BE INSTALLED WITHIN
10" OF THE ROOF DECKING OR SHEATHING EXCEPT WHERE COVERED BY
THE PV MODULES AND EQUIPMENT.
11. PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL VENTS THROUGH THE ROOF SHALL NOT BE
COVERED BY SOLAR MODULES- - NO BUILDING, PLUMBING OR MECHANICAL
VENTS TO BE COVERED, CONSTRUCTED OR ROUTED AROUND SOLAR
MODULES.
12. ALL FIELD - INSTALLED JUNCTION, PULL AND OUTLET BOXES LOCATED
BEHIND MODULES SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE DIRECTLY OR BY DISPLACEMENT
OF A MODULE SECURED BY REMOVABLE FASTENERS.
DISCONNECTION AND OVER-CURRENT PROTECTION NOTES:
1. DISCONNECTING SWITCHES SHALL BE WIRED SUCH THAT WHEN THE SWITCH IS
OPENED THE CONDUCTORS REMAINING ENERGIZED ARE CONNECTED TO THE
TERMINALS MARKED "LINE SIDE' (TYPICALLY THE UPPER TERMINALS).
2. DISCONNECTS TO BE ACCESSIBLE TO QUALIFIED UTILITY PERSONNEL, BE
LOCKABLE, AND BE A VISIBLE-BREAK SWITCH.
3. BOTH POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE PV CONDUCTORS ARE UNGROUNDED.
THEREFORE BOTH MUST OPEN WHERE A DISCONNECT IS REQUIRED,
ACCORDING TO NEC 690.13.
4. DC DISCONNECT INTEGRATED INTO ROOFTOP DC COMBINER OR INSTALLED
WITHIN 6 FT, ACCORDING TO NEC 690.15 (C).
5. RAPID SHUTDOWN OF ENERGIZED CONDUCTORS BEYOND 10 FT OF PV ARRAY
OR 5 FT INSIDE A BUILDING WITHIN 10 SECONDS. CONTROLLED CONDUCTORS
S30V AND S240VA [NEC 690.12]. LOCATION OF LABEL ACCORDING TO AHJ.
6. ALL OCPD RATINGS AND TYPES SPECIFIED ACCORDING TO NEC 690.8, 690.9,
AND 240.
7. BOTH POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE PV CONDUCTORS ARE UNGROUNDED,
THEREFORE BOTH REQUIRE OVER-CURRENT PROTECTION, ACCORDING TO
NEC 240.21. (SEE EXCEPTION IN NEC 690.9)
8. IF REQUIRED BY AHJ, SYSTEM WILL INCLUDE ARC-FAULT CIRCUIT PROTECTION
ACCORDING TO NEC 690.11 AND UL1699B.
WIRING & CONDUIT NOTES:
1. ALL CONDUIT AND WIRE WILL BE LISTED AND APPROVED FOR THEIR PURPOSE.
CONDUIT AND WIRE SPECIFICATIONS ARE BASED ON MINIMUM CODE
REQUIREMENTS
AND ARE NOT MEANT TO LIMIT UP-SIZING.
2. ALL CONDUCTORS SIZED ACCORDING TO NEC 690.8, NEC 690.7.
3. EXPOSED UNGROUNDED PV SOURCE AND OUTPUT CIRCUITS SHAll USE WIRE
4. PV WIRE BLACK WIRE MAY BE FIELD-MARKED WHITE [NEC 200.6 (A)(6)].
5. MODULE WIRING SHALL BE LOCATED AND SECURED UNDER THE ARRAY.
6. ACCORDING TO NEC 200.7, UNGROUNDED SYSTEMS DC CONDUCTORS
COLORED OR MARKED AS FOLLOWS:
·DC POSITIVE - RED, OR OTHER COLOR EXCLUDING WHITE, GREY AND GREEN
·DC NEGATIVE - BLACK, OR OTHER COLOR EXCLUDING WHITE, GREY AND GREEN
·AC CONDUCTORS COLORED OR MARKED AS FOLLOWS:
PHASE A OR L 1- BLACK PHASE B OR L2- RED, OR OTHER CONVENTION IF THREE
PHASE
PHASE C OR L3. BLUE, YELLOW, ORANGE', OR OTHER CONVENTION NEUTRAL-
WHITE OR GREY
·IN 4-WIRE DELTA CONNECTED SYSTEMS THE PHASE WITH HIGHER VOLTAGE TO
BE MARKED ORANGE [NEC 110.15].
GROUNDING NOTES:
1. GROUNDING SYSTEM COMPONENTS SHALL BE LISTED FOR THEIR PURPOSE, AND
GROUNDING DEVISES EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS SHALL BE RATED FOR SUCH USE.
2. AS IN CONVENTIONAL PV SYSTEMS, UNGROUNDED PV SYSTEMS REQUIRE AN
EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR All METAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND
STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS BONDED TO GROUND, IN ACCORDANCE WITH 250.134 OR
250.136(A). ONLY THE DC CONDUCTORS ARE UNGROUNDED.
3. PV EQUIPMENT SHALL BE GROUNDED ACCORDING TO NEC 690.43 AND MINIMUM NEC
TABLE 250.122.
4. METAL PARTS OF MODULE FRAMES, MODULE RACKING, AND ENCLOSURE
CONSIDERED
GROUNDED IN ACCORD WITH 250.134 AND 250.136(A).
5. EACH MODULE WILL BE GROUNDED USING WEEB GROUNDING CLIPS AS SHOWN IN
MANUFACTURER DOCUMENTATION AND APPROVED BY THE AHJ.
6. IF WEEBS ARE NOT USED, MODULE GROUNDING LUGS MUST BE INSTALLED AT THE
SPECIFIED GROUNDING LUG HOLES PER THE MANUFACTURERS' INSTALLATION
REQUIREMENTS.
7. THE GROUNDING CONNECTION TO A MODULE SHALL BE ARRANGED SUCH THAT THE
REMOVAL OF A MODULE DOES NOT INTERRUPT A GROUNDING CONDUCTOR TO
ANOTHER MODULE
8. GROUNDING AND BONDING CONDUCTORS, IF INSULATED, SHALL BE COLORED GREEN
OR MARKED GREEN IF #4 AWG OR LARGER [NEC 250.119]
9. THE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM COMPLIES WITH NEC 690.47 AND NEC 250.50
THROUGH 250.106. IF EXISTING SYSTEM IS INACCESSIBLE, OR INADEQUATE, A
GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM PROVIDED ACCORDING TO NEC 250, NEC 690.47
AND AHJ.
10. ACCORDING TO NEC 690.47 (C}(3), UNGROUNDED SYSTEMS INVERTER MAY SIZE DC
GEC
ACCORDING TO EGC REQUIREMENTS OF NEC 250.122. HOWEVER, DC GEC TO BE
UNSPLICED OR IRREVERSIBLY SPLICED
11. IN UNGROUNDED INVERTERS, GROUND FAULT PROTECTION IS PROVIDED BY
'ISOLATION MONITOR INTERRUPTOR,' AND GROUND FAULT DETECTION PERFORMED
BY 'RESIDUAL-CURRENT DETECTOR.'
GROUNDING NOTES:
1. LOAD-SIDE INTERCONNECTION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH [NEC 690.64 (B)]
2. THE SUM OF THE UTILITY OCPD AND INVERTER CONTINUOUS INPUT MAY NOT
EXCEED 120% OF BUSBAR RATING [NEC 705.12(D)(2)(3)]
3. WHEN SUM OF THE PV SOURCES EQUALS >100% OF BUSBAR RATING, PV
DEDICATED BACKFFED BREAKERS MUST BE LOCATED OPPOSITE END OF THE BUS
FROM THE UTILITY SOURCE OCPD [NEC 705.12(0)(2)(3)].
4. AT MULTIPLE INVERTERS OUTPUT COMBINER PANEL, TOTAL RATING OF ALL
OVERCURRENT DEVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED AMPACITY OF BUSBAR. HOWEVER,
THECOMBINED OVERCURRENT DEVICE MAY BE EXCLUDED ACCORDING TO NEC
705.12 (D)(2)(3)(C).
5. FEEDER TAP INTERCONECTION (LOAD SIDE) ACCORDING TO NEC 705.12 (D)(2)(1)
6. SUPPLY SIDE TAP INTERCONNECTION ACCORDING TO NEC 705.12 (A) WITH
SERVICE ENTRANCE CONDUCTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEC 230.42
7. BACKFEEDING BREAKER FOR UTILITY-INTERACTIVE INVERTER OUTPUT IS EXEMPT
FROM ADDITIONAL FASTENING [NEC 705.12 (0)(5)].
NOTE :- CONDUIT WILL BE HIDDEN OR PAINTED TO MATCH BUILDING
COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION DESIGN PARAMETERS
ROOF MATERIAL TPO
NUMBER OF LAYERS:01
ROOF FRAME:STEEL STRUCTURE
NO. OF STORY 2
RISK CATEGORY II
WIND EXPOSURE B
GROUND SNOW LOAD 0 PSF
WIND SPEED (ASCE 7-16)110 MPH
HIGH TEMPERATURE 29° C
LOW TEMPERATURE 4° C
SCOPE OF WORK
176 MISSION SOLAR MSI10-590HN4G 590W MODULES
176 AP Smart RSD-S-PLC
2 SOL-ARK 60K-3P-480V INVERTERS
2 SOL-ARK L3-HVR-60KWH BATTERIES
NEW SYSTEM NAME PLATE POWER 103.84 KW DC
NEW SYSTEM AC POWER 120.00 KW AC
NEW ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM 120.00 KWH
BUILDING CLASS C
ZONING:M-1 (Santa Ana – Light Industrial)
LOT SIZE 1.55 ACRES
SPRINKLERED YES
NUMBER OF STORY 2
PHOTOVOLTAIC ROOF MOUNT SYSTEM
MCGUFF
3080 S. HARBOR BLVD.
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
ROOF
ACCESS
HATCH
SHEET NUMBER
PV-4.0
NEW GRID - TIED SYSTEM 103.84 kW
DATE: 5/23/2026
DRAWN BY:
MCGUFF
APN: 415-021-15
Utility: SDGE
AHJ: CITY OF SANTA ANA
3080 S. HARBOR BLVD.
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
CARLSBAD SOLAR CORPORATION
3525 HIGHLAND DR.
CARLSBAD, CA 92008
PHONE: 760-826-9226
CSLB #1023872
SOLAR MODULES
PVC PIPE VENT
LEGEND :
FLUSH ATTIC VENT
CHIMNEY
STRINGS
INV:#1 5 STRINGS OF 16 MODULES CONNECTED IN SERIES
INV:#2 6 STRINGS OF 16 MODULES CONNECTED IN SERIES
STRING PLAN
1 STRING PLAN:
SCALE: 1" = 8'-0"
STR. #1
STR. #2
STR. #4
STR. #6
STR. #7
STR. #8
STR. #9
STR. #10
STR. #3
STR. #5
STR. #11
UM
MS
B
IN
V
IN
VBAT
CB
BAT
DC
JB
SU
B
AT
S
PL
C
(N) 200A BACKUP PANEL,
3-PHASE, 4-WIRE/ 480V
D
DC
AC
AC
Switch
AC
Output
L1
L2
L3
N
G
(N) J. BOX
THREE PHASE INVERTER #1
SOL-ARK 60K-3P-480V [480V]
WITH BUILT-IN DC DISCONNECT
UL1741 CERTIFIED INVERTER
01
B
DC
AC
AC
Switch
AC
Output
L1
L2
L3
N
FUSES
A
C
C
STR.#5 (16) MODULES IN SERIES
WITH AP SMART RSD-S-PLC.
MPPT2
MPPT1
MPPT3
MPPT4
THREE PHASE INVERTER #2
SOL-ARK 60K-3P-480V [480V]
WITH BUILT-IN DC DISCONNECT
UL1741 CERTIFIED INVERTER
+-
THREE PHASE BATTERY
SOL-ARK L3-HVR-60KWH [480V]
E
01
STR.#4 (16) MODULES IN SERIES
WITH AP SMART RSD-S-PLC.
01
STR.#3 (16) MODULES IN SERIES
WITH AP SMART RSD-S-PLC.
01
STR.#2 (16) MODULES IN SERIES
WITH AP SMART RSD-S-PLC.
0116
STR.#1 (16) MODULES IN SERIES
WITH AP SMART RSD-S-PLC.
G
(N) J. BOX
01
B.1
FUSES
A.1
STR.#10 (16) MODULES IN SERIES
WITH AP SMART RSD-S-PLC.
MPPT2
MPPT1
MPPT3
MPPT4
01
STR.#9 (16) MODULES IN SERIES
WITH AP SMART RSD-S-PLC.
01
STR.#8 (16) MODULES IN SERIES
WITH AP SMART RSD-S-PLC.
01
STR.#7 (16) MODULES IN SERIES
WITH AP SMART RSD-S-PLC.
0116
STR.#6 (16) MODULES IN SERIES
WITH AP SMART RSD-S-PLC.
+-
THREE PHASE BATTERY
SOL-ARK L3-HVR-60KWH [480V]
E
(N) 3 WAY 200A
TRANSFER SWITCH
(N) POLARIS
CONNECTORS
IN CLOSED
NEMA 3R BOX
(N) 4/0 WIRE
(N) 4/0
WIRE
100A/3P
100A/3P
(N) AC DISCONNECT
480V AC / 200A
RATED / 3-PHASE
D
100A/3P
100A/3P
(N) 200A PV
LOAD CENTER
(N) 200A SUB PANEL
(BACK UP PANEL)
3-PHASE, 4 WIRE /480V
(N) 4/0
WIRE
BI-DIRECTIONAL
UTILITY METER
3-PHASE,4-WIRE
480/277V , 60HzL
(E)
200A/3P
(E)1200A MAIN
SWITCH BOARD
(E)
1200A/3P
C
EXISTING GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(N) BATTERY
DISCONNECT
480V AC / 100A
RATED / 3-PHASE
E
(N) BATTERY
DISCONNECT
480V AC / 100A
RATED / 3-PHASE
16
16
16
16
01
STR.#11 (16) MODULES IN SERIES
WITH AP SMART RSD-S-PLC.
16
16
16
16
16
SHEET NUMBER
PV-6.0
NEW GRID - TIED SYSTEM 103.84 kW
DATE: 5/23/2026
DRAWN BY:
MCGUFF
APN: 415-021-15
Utility: SDGE
AHJ: CITY OF SANTA ANA
3080 S. HARBOR BLVD.
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
CARLSBAD SOLAR CORPORATION
3525 HIGHLAND DR.
CARLSBAD, CA 92008
PHONE: 760-826-9226
CSLB #1023872
SYSTEM SIZE: 103.84 KW DC,
120.00 KW AC & 120.00 kWh
(176)MISSION SOLAR MSI10-590HN4G 590W
MODULES
(02)SOL-ARK 60K-3P-480V INVERTERS
(02)SOL-ARK L3-HVR-60KWH BATTERIES
NOTE:
ALL DC CONNECTORS TO MODULES OR INVERTERS MUST BE OF MATCHING MANUFACTURE BRAND
AND STYLE. DO NOT USE COMPATIBLE’ CONNECTORS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN UL TESTED FOR
COMPATIBILITY. PERFORMANCE AND FIRE DAMAGE MAY RESULT FROM MIS-MATCHED CONNECTOR
USEAGE.
NOTES:
1. MODULES ARE BONDED TO RAIL USING UL 2703
RATED BONDING SYSTEM -INTEGRATED
BONDING MID-CLAMPS + DIRECT-BURIAL
LAY-IN-LUGS; SEE
ATTACHED FOR SPECIFICATIONS IF APPLICABLE
2. PV DC SYSTEM IS UNGROUNDED.
3. PV ARRAY WILL HAVE A GROUNDING ELECTRODE
SYSTEM IN COMPLIANCE WITH NEC 250.58 AND
690.47(A).
4. PV SOURCE, OUTPUT, AND INVERTER INPUT
CIRCUIT WIRING METHODS SHALL COMPLY WITH
NEC 690.1(G)
5. BACKFED PV BREAKER WILL BE INSTALLED AT
OPPOSITE END OF THE BUS BAR FROM THE MAIN
BREAKER. A PERMANENT WARNING LABEL TO BE
INSTALLED PER SYSTEM SIGNAGE, PAGE
6. BARE COPPER IS TRANSITIONED TO THWN-2 VIA
IRREVERSIBLE CRIMP; WHEN PRESENT, THE GEC
TO BE CONTINUOUS.
7. INVERTER(S) TO BE COMPLIANT WITH UL 1741
SUPPLEMENT A.
8. CONDUIT AND CONDUCTOR SPECIFICATIONS
ARE BASED ON MINIMUM CODE REQUIREMENTS
AND ARE NOT MEANT TO LIMIT UP-SIZING AS
REQUIRED BY
9. FIELD CONDITIONS
ELECTRICAL LINE DIAGRAM
NOTES:
1.WIRING MATERIALS SHALL COMPLY WITH MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS CURRENT OUTPUT AT 25°C AND MAXIMUM VOLTAGE AT 600V; WIRE SHALL BE WET RATED AT 90°C.
2. EXPOSED PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM CONDUCTORS ON THE ROOF WILL BE USE 2 OR PV-TYPE WIRE.
3. PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM CONDUCTORS SHALL BE IDENTIFIED AND GROUPED. THE MEANS OF IDENTIFICATION SHALL BE PERMITTED BY SEPARATE COLOR-CODING,
MARKING TAPE, TAGGING OR OTHER APPROVED MEANS.
4. ALL EXTERIOR CONDUIT, FITTINGS, AND BOXES SHALL BE RAIN-TIGHT AND APPROVED FOR USE IN WET LOCATIONS.
5. ALL METALLIC RACEWAYS AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE BONDED AND ELECTRICALLY CONTINUOUS.
6. WHERE SIZES OF JUNCTION BOXES, RACEWAYS, AND CONDUITS ARE NOT SPECIFIED, CONTRACTOR SHALL SIZE THEM ACCORDING TO APPLICABLE CODES.
7. REMOVAL OF A UTILITY-INTERACTIVE INVERTER OR OTHER EQUIPMENT SHALL NOT DISCONNECT THE BUILDING CONNECTION BETWEEN THE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE CONDUCTOR AND THE PV SOURCE AND/OR OUTPUT CIRCUIT GROUNDED CONDUCTOR.
8. FOR GROUNDED SYSTEMS, THE PHOTOVOLTAIC SOURCE AND OUTPUT CIRCUITS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A GROUND-FAULT PROTECTION DEVICE OR SYSTEM
THAT DETECTS A GROUND FAULT, INDICATES THAT FAULT HAS OCCURED AND AUTOMATICALLY DISCONNECTS ALL CONDUCTORS OR CAUSES THE INVERTER TO
AUTOMATICALLY CEASE SUPPLYING POWER TO OUTPUT CIRCUITS.
9. FOR UNGROUNDED SYSTEMS, THE INVERTER IS EQUIPPED WITH GROUND FAULT PROTECTION AND A GFI FUSE PORT FOR GROUND FAULT INDICATION.
10. PV MODULE FRAMES SHALL BE BONDED TO RACKING RAIL OR BARE COPPER GEC/GEC PER THE MODULE MANUFACTURER'S LISTED INSTRUCTION SHEET.
11. PV MODULE RACKING RAIL SHALL BE BONDED TO BARE COPPER GEC VIA WEEB LUG, ILSCO GBL-4DBT LAY-IN LUG, OR EQUIVALENT LISTED LUG.
12. THE PHOTOVOLTAIC INVERTER WILL BE LISTED AS UL 1741 COMPLIANT.
13. RACKING AND BONDING SYSTEM TO BE UL2703 RATED.
14. ANY REQUIRED GROUNDING ELECTRODE CONDUCTOR WILL BE CONTINUOUS, EXCEPT FOR SPLICES OR JOINTS AS BUS BARS WITHIN LISTED EQUIPMENT.
CONDUCTOR SCHEDULE AND CALCULATIONS
TAG LOCATION DESCRIPTION CURRENT (A)
#C. CARRYING
CONDUCTOR WIRE SIZE WIRE TYPE CONDUCTOR
RATING (A)
AMBIENT TEMP
(26+22 = 48°)
CONDUCTOR
FILL FACTOR
(NEC CHAPTER-9
TABLE-5)
DERATED
GROUND SIZE CONDUIT TYPE CONDUIT SIZE
WIRE RUN FROM MAX. CURRENT
PER STRING
INVERTER OUTPUT
CURRENT (A)
A PV ARRAY TO J-BOX 17.64 -10 PV WIRE 40 0.82 1.00 32.80 6 AWG FREE AIR N/A
A.1 PV ARRAY TO J-BOX 17.64 -12 PV WIRE 40 0.82 1.00 32.80 6 AWG FREE AIR N/A
B J- BOX TO INVERTER 17.64 -10 10 AWG THWN-2 40 1.00 0.50 20.00 8 AWG EMT OR PVC 1.50"
B.1 J- BOX TO INVERTER 17.64 -12 10 AWG THWN-2 40 1.00 0.50 20.00 8 AWG EMT OR PVC 1.50"
C INVERTER TO LOAD CENTER -72.2 4 2 AWG (CU)THWN-2 130 1.00 0.80 104.00 6 AWG EMT OR PVC 1.50"
D LOAD CENTER TO MSB -144.4000 4 4/0 AWG (CU)THWN-2 260 1.00 0.80 208.00 4 AWG EMT OR PVC 3.00"
E INVERTER TO BATTERY -150 2 1/0 AWG (CU)THWN-2 170 1.00 1.00 170.00 6 AWG EMT OR PVC 1.50"
SOLAR MODULE SPECIFICATIONS
MANUFACTURER / MODEL # VMP IMP VOC ISC Module
Efficiency
TEMPERATURE
COEFFICIENT OF
Voc
MISSION SOLAR
MSI10-590HN4G (590W)44.23 13.36 52.90 14.11 24.00%-0.2398%/ °C
MODULE DIMENSION 89.60" L X 44.6" W X 1.2" D
INVERTER SPECIFICATIONS
MANUFACTURER / MODEL #QUANTITY NOMINAL OUTPUT
VOLTAGE
NOMINAL OUTPUT
CURRENT
Sol-Ark 60K-3P-480V 2 480 VAC 72.2A
NOTE:
1. BATTERY ENCLOSURE TO BE CONSTRUCTED WITH A MINIMUM HEIGHT OF 6 FT
AND MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 8 FT AROUND DESIGNATED PARKING SPACE.
2. BATTERY AND INVERTER ENCLOSURE TO BE WEATHER-PROTECTED (RAIN AND
SUN SHIELD), WITH HEIGHT BETWEEN 6 FT AND 8 FT.
SYSTEM IS UTILITY-INTERACTIVE AND NOT INTENDED
FOR STANDALONE OPERATION UNDER CEC ARTICLE 710.
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH IS THERE TO SERVICE THE
SOLAR/BATTERY SYSTEM WITHOUT INTERRUPTING THE LOADS ON THE
BACKUP LOADS PANEL. ALSO TO AUTOMATICALLY TRANSFER BACK TO
THE GRID IF THE SOLAR/BATTERY SYSTEM HAS AN ISSUE OR TURNS OFF
FOR ANY REASON.
RAPID SHUTDOWN FUNCTIONALITY REMAINS OPERATIONAL DURING BOTH
GRID-CONNECTED AND BACKUP OPERATION MODES. ACTIVATION OF THE
RAPID SHUTDOWN INITIATOR DE-ENERGIZES PV CONDUCTORS PER CEC
690.12 REQUIREMENTS.
ROOF
ACCESS
HATCH
SHEET NUMBER
PV-7.0
NEW GRID - TIED SYSTEM 103.84 kW
DATE: 5/23/2026
DRAWN BY:
MCGUFF
APN: 415-021-15
Utility: SDGE
AHJ: CITY OF SANTA ANA
3080 S. HARBOR BLVD.
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
CARLSBAD SOLAR CORPORATION
3525 HIGHLAND DR.
CARLSBAD, CA 92008
PHONE: 760-826-9226
CSLB #1023872
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM
EQUIPPED WITH RAPID
SHUTDOWN
WARNING: PHOTOVOLTAIC
POWER SOURCE
! WARNING !
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
TERMINALS ON BOTH LINE AND LOAD SIDES
MAY BE ENERGIZED IN THE OPEN POSITION.
! WARNING !
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
THE DC CONDUCTORS OF THIS PHOTOVOLTAIC
SYSTEM ARE UNGROUNDED AND MAY BE
ENERGIZED.
! WARNING !
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
TERMINALS ON BOTH LINE AND LOAD SIDES
MAY BE ENERGIZED IN THE OPEN POSITION.
OPERATING CURRENT: 66.80 A AC
OPERATING VOLTAGE: 707.68 V AC
LABEL 3
AT EACH JUCTION,COMBINER,DISCONNECT
AND DEVICE WHERE ENERGIZED
UNGROUNDED MAY BE EXPOSED DURING
SERVICE
[CEC 690.35(F)]
LABEL 3
AT EACH DISCONNECTING MEANS FOR
PHOTOVOLTAIC EQUIPMENT
[CEC 690.17]
OPERATING CURRENT: 144.40A AC
OPERATING VOLTAGE: 480 V AC
MAX SHORT CURRENT: 70.55A AC
OPERATING VOLTAGE: 846.40 V AC
PHOTOVOLTAIC
AC DISCONNECT PV SYSTEM DISCONNECT
FOR UTILITY OPERATION
LABEL 3.1
AT POINT OF INTERCONNECTION, MEANS INV #1 & #2
[CEC 690.53]
LABEL 5LABEL 4
AT POINT OF INTERCONNECTION, MARKED
AT DISCONNECTING MEANS
[CEC 690.54]
! CAUTION !
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM CIRCUIT
IS BACKFED
LABEL 6
INTERACTIVE
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM
CONNECTED
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM DISCONNECT
LOCATED SOUTH SIDE OFTHE BUILDING
PLAQUE
INTERACTIVE
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM
CONNECTED
LABEL 7
AT UTILITY METER
[CEC 690.56(B)]
PHOTOVOLTAIC
DC DISCONNECT
LABEL 8
AT EACH DC DISCONNECTING MEANS
[CEC 690.13(B)]
LABEL 5
AT POINT OF INTERCONNECTION; LABEL, SUCH AS
LABEL 7 OR LABEL 8 MUST IDENTIFY PHOTOVOLTAIC
SYSTEM
[CEC 705.12(B)(3)]
LABEL 9
AT RAPID SHUTDOWN SWITCH
[NEC 690.56(C)].
LETTERS AT LEAST 3/8 INCH; WHITE ON RED
BACKGROUND; REFLECTIVE
[CFC 605.11.1.1]
LABEL 10
AT EXPOSED RACEWAYS, CABLE TRAYS, AND OTHER WIRING
METHODS; SPACED AT MAXIMUM 10 FT SECTION OR WHERE
SEPARATED BY ENCLOSURES, WALLS, PARTITIONS, CEILINGS,
OR FLOORS.
[CEC 690.31(G)]
LETTERS AT LEAST 3/8 INCH; WHITE ON RED BACKGROUND;
REFLECTIVE
[CFC 605.11.1.1]
UTILITY
AC DISCONNECT
LABEL 11
AT EACH AC DISCONNECTING MEANS
[CEC 690.13(B)]
! WARNING !
POWER SOURCE OUTPUT
CONNECTION - DO NOT RELOCATE
THIS OVERCURRENT DEVICE
LABEL 12
AT POINT OF INTERCONNECTION
OVERCURRENT DEVICE
[CEC 705.12(D)(7)]
RAPID SHUTDOWN SWITCH
FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM
LABEL 14
[CEC 690.56(C)(3)]
TURN RAPID SHUTDOWN
SWITCH TO THE "OFF"
POSITION TO SHUTDOWN
PV SYSTEM AND REDUCE
SHOCK HAZARD IN ARRAY
SOLAR PV SYSTEM EQUIPPED
WITH RAPID SHUTDOWN
SOLAR
ELECTRIC PV
PANELS
LABEL13
[CEC 690.56(C)(1)(A)]
ALL SIGNAGE MUST BE PERMANENTLY
ATTACHED AND BE WEATHERE
SISTANT/SUNLIGHT RESISTANT AND CANNOT
BE HAND-WRITTEN PER CEC 110.21(B)
PERMANENT PLAQUE OR DIRECTORY
PROVIDING THE LOCATION OF THE SERVICE
DISCONNECTING MEANS AND THE
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM DISCONNECTING
MEANS IF NOT IN THE SAME LOCATION
[CEC 690.56(B)]
WHERE THE PV SYSTEMS ARE REMOTELY
LOCATED FROM EACH OTHER, A DIRECTORY
IN ACCORDANCE WITH 705.10 SHALL BE
PROVIDED AT EACH PV SYSTEM
DISCONNECTING MEANS. PV SYSTEM
EQUIPMENT AND DISCONNECTING MEANS
SHALL NOT BE INSTALLED IN BATHROOMS
[CEC 690.4(D),(E)]
LABELING NOTES
1.1 LABELING REQUIREMENTS BASED ON THE
2025CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE,
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 605.11, OSHA
STANDARD 1910.145, ANSI Z535
1.2 MATERIAL BASED ON THE REQUIREMENTS
OF THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION.
1.3 LABELS TO BE OF SUFFICIENT DURABILITY
TO WITHSTAND THE ENVIRONMENT INVOLVED.
1.4 LABELS TO BE A MINIMUM LETTER HEIGHT
OF 3/8”AND PERMANENTLY AFFIXED.
1.5 ALERTING WORDS TO BE COLOR CODED.
“DANGER”WILL HAVE RED BACKGROUND;
“WARNING” WILL HAVE ORANGE
BACKGROUND; “CAUTION” WILL HAVE YELLOW
BACKGROUND. [ANSI Z535]
PLACARDS
3080 S. HARBOR BLVD. SANTA ANA, CA 92704
PV ARRAY
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CAUTION: MULTIPLE SOURCES
OF POWER
POWER TO THIS BUILDING ALSO SUPPLIED
FROM THE FOLLOWING SOURCES WITH DISCONNECTS
LOCATED AS SHOWN:
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM EQUIPPED WITH RAPID SHUTDOWN
CAUTION
MULTIPLE SOURCES OF POWER
LABEL 14
[CEC 690.56(C)(3)]
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IN
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IN
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DC
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CB
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MAIN SERVICE
PANEL
INVERTER
AC DISCONNECT
LOAD CENTER
COMBINER BOX
OPERATING CURRENT: 80.16 A AC
OPERATING VOLTAGE: 707.68 V AC
MAX SHORT CURRENT: 84.66A AC
OPERATING VOLTAGE: 846.40 V AC
LABEL 3.1
AT POINT OF INTERCONNECTION, MEANS INV #2
[CEC 690.53]
JB
AT
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PL
C
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PROTECTED
LOADS PANEL
SHEET NUMBER
PV-8.0
NEW GRID - TIED SYSTEM 103.84 kW
DATE: 5/23/2026
DRAWN BY:
MCGUFF
APN: 415-021-15
Utility: SDGE
AHJ: CITY OF SANTA ANA
3080 S. HARBOR BLVD.
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
CARLSBAD SOLAR CORPORATION
3525 HIGHLAND DR.
CARLSBAD, CA 92008
PHONE: 760-826-9226
CSLB #1023872
SPECIFICATION SHEET
SHEET NUMBER
PV-9.0
NEW GRID - TIED SYSTEM 103.84 kW
DATE: 5/23/2026
DRAWN BY:
MCGUFF
APN: 415-021-15
Utility: SDGE
AHJ: CITY OF SANTA ANA
3080 S. HARBOR BLVD.
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
CARLSBAD SOLAR CORPORATION
3525 HIGHLAND DR.
CARLSBAD, CA 92008
PHONE: 760-826-9226
CSLB #1023872
SPECIFICATION SHEET
SHEET NUMBER
PV-11.0
NEW GRID - TIED SYSTEM 103.84 kW
DATE: 5/23/2026
DRAWN BY:
MCGUFF
APN: 415-021-15
Utility: SDGE
AHJ: CITY OF SANTA ANA
3080 S. HARBOR BLVD.
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
CARLSBAD SOLAR CORPORATION
3525 HIGHLAND DR.
CARLSBAD, CA 92008
PHONE: 760-826-9226
CSLB #1023872
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SHEET NUMBER
PV-1.0
NEW GRID - TIED SYSTEM 103.84 kW
DATE: 5/25/2026
DRAWN BY:
MCGUFF
APN: 415-021-15
Utility: SDGE
AHJ: CITY OF SANTA ANA
3080 S. HARBOR BLVD.
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
CARLSBAD SOLAR CORPORATION
3525 HIGHLAND DR.
CARLSBAD, CA 92008
PHONE: 760-826-9226
CSLB #1023872
COVER SHEET
GOVERNING CODES:
ALL MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, INSTALLATION AND
WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING
APPLICABLE CODES:
2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE
2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARD
2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
ANY OTHER LOCAL AMENDMENTS
STANDARD FOR ELECTRICAL SAFETY IN THE
WORKFORCE - NFPA 70E 2015
UL 1703 - SOLAR MODULES
UL 1741 - INVERTERS, COMBINER BOXES
(UL1741SA WHERE APPLICABLE)
UL 2703 - RACKING RAILS, MOUNTS
AND CLAMPS FOR PV MODULES
AERIAL PHOTO:
SCALE: NTS1
VICINITY MAP:
SCALE: NTS2
GENERAL NOTE:
1. UTILITY SHALL BE NOTIFIED BEFORE ACTIVATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC
SYSTEM.
2. 110.2 APPROVAL: ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE LABELED, LISTED,
OR CERTIFIED BY A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED TESTING LABORATORY
ACCREDITED BY THE UNITED STATES OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY HEALTH
ADMINISTRATION
3. CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS PRIOR TO INITIATING
CONSTRUCTION.
4. CONTRACTOR SHALL REVIEW ALL MANUFACTURER INSTALLATION
DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO INITIATING CONSTRUCTION.
5. ALL EQUIPMENT AND ASSOCIATED CONNECTIONS, ETC, AND ALL
ASSOCIATED WIRING AND INTERCONNECTIONS SHALL BE INSTALLED ONLY
BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
6. THE CONTRACTOR OR OWNER MUST PROVIDE ROOF ACCESS (LADDER TO
roof)
FOR ALL THE REQUIRED INSPECTIONS. LADDERS MUST BE OSHA
APPROVED, MINIMUM TYPE I WITH A 250LB. RATING, IN GOOD CONDITION
AND DESIGNED FOR ITS INTENDED USE.
7. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY THAT THE ROOF STRUCTURE WILL WITHSTAND
THE ADDITIONAL LOADS.
8. LAG SCREWS SHALL PENETRATE A MINIMUM 2" INTO SOLID SAWN
STRUCTURAL MEMBERS AND SHALL NOT EXCEED MANUFACTURER
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FASTENERS INTO ENGINEERED STRUCTURAL
MEMBERS.
9. AN ACCESS POINT SHALL BE PROVIDED THAT DOES NOT PLACE THE
GROUND LADDER OVER OPENINGS SUCH AS WINDOWS OR DOORS ARE
LOCATED AT STRONG POINTS OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND IN
LOCATIONS WHERE THE ACCESS POINT DOES NOT CONFLICT WITH
OVERHEAD OBSTRUCTIONS SUCH AS TREE LIMBS, WIRES, OR SIGNS.
10. WHERE DC CONDUCTORS ARE RUN INSIDE BUILDING, THEY SHALL BE
CONTAINED IN A METAL RACEWAY; THEY SHALL NOT BE INSTALLED WITHIN
10" OF THE ROOF DECKING OR SHEATHING EXCEPT WHERE COVERED BY
THE PV MODULES AND EQUIPMENT.
11. PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL VENTS THROUGH THE ROOF SHALL NOT BE
COVERED BY SOLAR MODULES- - NO BUILDING, PLUMBING OR MECHANICAL
VENTS TO BE COVERED, CONSTRUCTED OR ROUTED AROUND SOLAR
MODULES.
12. ALL FIELD - INSTALLED JUNCTION, PULL AND OUTLET BOXES LOCATED
BEHIND MODULES SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE DIRECTLY OR BY DISPLACEMENT
OF A MODULE SECURED BY REMOVABLE FASTENERS.
DISCONNECTION AND OVER-CURRENT PROTECTION NOTES:
1. DISCONNECTING SWITCHES SHALL BE WIRED SUCH THAT WHEN THE SWITCH IS
OPENED THE CONDUCTORS REMAINING ENERGIZED ARE CONNECTED TO THE
TERMINALS MARKED "LINE SIDE' (TYPICALLY THE UPPER TERMINALS).
2. DISCONNECTS TO BE ACCESSIBLE TO QUALIFIED UTILITY PERSONNEL, BE
LOCKABLE, AND BE A VISIBLE-BREAK SWITCH.
3. BOTH POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE PV CONDUCTORS ARE UNGROUNDED.
THEREFORE BOTH MUST OPEN WHERE A DISCONNECT IS REQUIRED,
ACCORDING TO NEC 690.13.
4. DC DISCONNECT INTEGRATED INTO ROOFTOP DC COMBINER OR INSTALLED
WITHIN 6 FT, ACCORDING TO NEC 690.15 (C).
5. RAPID SHUTDOWN OF ENERGIZED CONDUCTORS BEYOND 10 FT OF PV ARRAY
OR 5 FT INSIDE A BUILDING WITHIN 10 SECONDS. CONTROLLED CONDUCTORS
S30V AND S240VA [NEC 690.12]. LOCATION OF LABEL ACCORDING TO AHJ.
6. ALL OCPD RATINGS AND TYPES SPECIFIED ACCORDING TO NEC 690.8, 690.9,
AND 240.
7. BOTH POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE PV CONDUCTORS ARE UNGROUNDED,
THEREFORE BOTH REQUIRE OVER-CURRENT PROTECTION, ACCORDING TO
NEC 240.21. (SEE EXCEPTION IN NEC 690.9)
8. IF REQUIRED BY AHJ, SYSTEM WILL INCLUDE ARC-FAULT CIRCUIT PROTECTION
ACCORDING TO NEC 690.11 AND UL1699B.
WIRING & CONDUIT NOTES:
1. ALL CONDUIT AND WIRE WILL BE LISTED AND APPROVED FOR THEIR PURPOSE.
CONDUIT AND WIRE SPECIFICATIONS ARE BASED ON MINIMUM CODE
REQUIREMENTS
AND ARE NOT MEANT TO LIMIT UP-SIZING.
2. ALL CONDUCTORS SIZED ACCORDING TO NEC 690.8, NEC 690.7.
3. EXPOSED UNGROUNDED PV SOURCE AND OUTPUT CIRCUITS SHAll USE WIRE
4. PV WIRE BLACK WIRE MAY BE FIELD-MARKED WHITE [NEC 200.6 (A)(6)].
5. MODULE WIRING SHALL BE LOCATED AND SECURED UNDER THE ARRAY.
6. ACCORDING TO NEC 200.7, UNGROUNDED SYSTEMS DC CONDUCTORS
COLORED OR MARKED AS FOLLOWS:
·DC POSITIVE - RED, OR OTHER COLOR EXCLUDING WHITE, GREY AND GREEN
·DC NEGATIVE - BLACK, OR OTHER COLOR EXCLUDING WHITE, GREY AND GREEN
·AC CONDUCTORS COLORED OR MARKED AS FOLLOWS:
PHASE A OR L 1- BLACK PHASE B OR L2- RED, OR OTHER CONVENTION IF THREE
PHASE
PHASE C OR L3. BLUE, YELLOW, ORANGE', OR OTHER CONVENTION NEUTRAL-
WHITE OR GREY
·IN 4-WIRE DELTA CONNECTED SYSTEMS THE PHASE WITH HIGHER VOLTAGE TO
BE MARKED ORANGE [NEC 110.15].
GROUNDING NOTES:
1. GROUNDING SYSTEM COMPONENTS SHALL BE LISTED FOR THEIR PURPOSE, AND
GROUNDING DEVISES EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS SHALL BE RATED FOR SUCH USE.
2. AS IN CONVENTIONAL PV SYSTEMS, UNGROUNDED PV SYSTEMS REQUIRE AN
EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR All METAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND
STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS BONDED TO GROUND, IN ACCORDANCE WITH 250.134 OR
250.136(A). ONLY THE DC CONDUCTORS ARE UNGROUNDED.
3. PV EQUIPMENT SHALL BE GROUNDED ACCORDING TO NEC 690.43 AND MINIMUM NEC
TABLE 250.122.
4. METAL PARTS OF MODULE FRAMES, MODULE RACKING, AND ENCLOSURE
CONSIDERED
GROUNDED IN ACCORD WITH 250.134 AND 250.136(A).
5. EACH MODULE WILL BE GROUNDED USING WEEB GROUNDING CLIPS AS SHOWN IN
MANUFACTURER DOCUMENTATION AND APPROVED BY THE AHJ.
6. IF WEEBS ARE NOT USED, MODULE GROUNDING LUGS MUST BE INSTALLED AT THE
SPECIFIED GROUNDING LUG HOLES PER THE MANUFACTURERS' INSTALLATION
REQUIREMENTS.
7. THE GROUNDING CONNECTION TO A MODULE SHALL BE ARRANGED SUCH THAT THE
REMOVAL OF A MODULE DOES NOT INTERRUPT A GROUNDING CONDUCTOR TO
ANOTHER MODULE
8. GROUNDING AND BONDING CONDUCTORS, IF INSULATED, SHALL BE COLORED GREEN
OR MARKED GREEN IF #4 AWG OR LARGER [NEC 250.119]
9. THE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM COMPLIES WITH NEC 690.47 AND NEC 250.50
THROUGH 250.106. IF EXISTING SYSTEM IS INACCESSIBLE, OR INADEQUATE, A
GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM PROVIDED ACCORDING TO NEC 250, NEC 690.47
AND AHJ.
10. ACCORDING TO NEC 690.47 (C}(3), UNGROUNDED SYSTEMS INVERTER MAY SIZE DC
GEC
ACCORDING TO EGC REQUIREMENTS OF NEC 250.122. HOWEVER, DC GEC TO BE
UNSPLICED OR IRREVERSIBLY SPLICED
11. IN UNGROUNDED INVERTERS, GROUND FAULT PROTECTION IS PROVIDED BY
'ISOLATION MONITOR INTERRUPTOR,' AND GROUND FAULT DETECTION PERFORMED
BY 'RESIDUAL-CURRENT DETECTOR.'
GROUNDING NOTES:
1. LOAD-SIDE INTERCONNECTION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH [NEC 690.64 (B)]
2. THE SUM OF THE UTILITY OCPD AND INVERTER CONTINUOUS INPUT MAY NOT
EXCEED 120% OF BUSBAR RATING [NEC 705.12(D)(2)(3)]
3. WHEN SUM OF THE PV SOURCES EQUALS >100% OF BUSBAR RATING, PV
DEDICATED BACKFFED BREAKERS MUST BE LOCATED OPPOSITE END OF THE BUS
FROM THE UTILITY SOURCE OCPD [NEC 705.12(0)(2)(3)].
4. AT MULTIPLE INVERTERS OUTPUT COMBINER PANEL, TOTAL RATING OF ALL
OVERCURRENT DEVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED AMPACITY OF BUSBAR. HOWEVER,
THECOMBINED OVERCURRENT DEVICE MAY BE EXCLUDED ACCORDING TO NEC
705.12 (D)(2)(3)(C).
5. FEEDER TAP INTERCONECTION (LOAD SIDE) ACCORDING TO NEC 705.12 (D)(2)(1)
6. SUPPLY SIDE TAP INTERCONNECTION ACCORDING TO NEC 705.12 (A) WITH
SERVICE ENTRANCE CONDUCTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEC 230.42
7. BACKFEEDING BREAKER FOR UTILITY-INTERACTIVE INVERTER OUTPUT IS EXEMPT
FROM ADDITIONAL FASTENING [NEC 705.12 (0)(5)].
NOTE : BATTERY AND INVERTER WEATHER PROTECTED
ENCLOSURE WILL BE COMPLETED BY OTHERS AND REQUIRE A
DEFERRED APPROVAL.
COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION DESIGN PARAMETERS
ROOF MATERIAL TPO
NUMBER OF LAYERS:01
ROOF FRAME:STEEL STRUCTURE
NO. OF STORY 2
RISK CATEGORY II
WIND EXPOSURE B
GROUND SNOW LOAD 0 PSF
WIND SPEED (ASCE 7-22)110 MPH
HIGH TEMPERATURE 29° C
LOW TEMPERATURE 4° C
SCOPE OF WORK
176 MISSION SOLAR MSI10-590HN4G 590W MODULES
176 AP Smart RSD-S-PLC
2 SOL-ARK 60K-3P-480V INVERTERS
2 SOL-ARK L3-HVR-60KWH BATTERIES
NEW SYSTEM NAME PLATE POWER 103.84 KW DC
NEW SYSTEM AC POWER 120.00 KW AC
NEW ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM 120.00 KWH
BUILDING CLASS C
OCCUPANCY GROUPS B
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE
ZONING:M-1 (Santa Ana – Light Industrial)
LOT SIZE 1.55 ACRES
SPRINKLERED YES
NUMBER OF STORY 2
PHOTOVOLTAIC ROOF MOUNT SYSTEM
MCGUFF
3080 S. HARBOR BLVD.
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
SHEET INDEX
PV-1.0 COVER SHEET
PV-2.0 SITE PLAN
PV-3.0 ROOF PLAN
PV-4.0 CONCRETE PAD DETAILS
PV-5.0 ATTACHMENT DETAILS
PV-9.0 PV ATTACHMENT SPECIFICATION
SHEET
PV-9.1 PV ATTACHMENT SPECIFICATION
SHEET
298'-2"
22
8
'
-
8
"
272'-1"
19
7
'
-
3
"
40'
-
9
"
ROOF
ACCESS
HATCH
SHEET NUMBER
PV-2.0
NEW GRID - TIED SYSTEM 103.84 kW
DATE: 5/25/2026
DRAWN BY:
MCGUFF
APN: 415-021-15
Utility: SDGE
AHJ: CITY OF SANTA ANA
3080 S. HARBOR BLVD.
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
CARLSBAD SOLAR CORPORATION
3525 HIGHLAND DR.
CARLSBAD, CA 92008
PHONE: 760-826-9226
CSLB #1023872
89
.
6
0
"
44.6"
DRIVEWAY
LEGEND:
PROPERTY LINE
ROOF ACCESS POINT
MSBMAIN SWITCH BOARD
(176)Mission Solar
MSI10-590HN4G 590W
MODULES TOTAL
VENT, ATTIC FAN
(ROOF OBSTRUCTION)
CHIMNEY
SITE PLAN:
SCALE: 1" = 12'-0"
1
SITE PLAN
S.
H
A
R
B
O
R
B
L
V
D
.
2 STORY
BUILDING
MSB
Main Switch Board
in Electrical Room
W. GARRY AVE.
BATTERY SLAB
ELECTRIC
ROOM/MSP
ROOF ACCESS
HATCH
17'-0"
7'
-
0
"
8'
-
0
"
2'
-
0
"
(
T
Y
P
.
)
13'-11"15'-2"13'-10"13'-10"18'-2"17'-6"20'-0"20'-0"19'-6"19'-7"
ROOF
ACCESS
HATCH
173'-0"
13
1
'
-
4
"
4'-0"4'-0"
4'
-
0
"
4'
-
0
"
3'-0"
1'
-
0
"
3'
-
6
"
2'-6"
3'-0"
SHEET NUMBER
PV-3.0
NEW GRID - TIED SYSTEM 103.84 kW
DATE: 5/25/2026
DRAWN BY:
MCGUFF
APN: 415-021-15
Utility: SDGE
AHJ: CITY OF SANTA ANA
3080 S. HARBOR BLVD.
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
CARLSBAD SOLAR CORPORATION
3525 HIGHLAND DR.
CARLSBAD, CA 92008
PHONE: 760-826-9226
CSLB #1023872
TOP JUNCTION BOX
SOLAR MODULES
PVC PIPE VENT
48" FIRE SETBACKS
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
SHOWN AS DASHED
MAIN SWITCH BOARD
LEGEND :
FLUSH ATTIC VENT
CHIMNEY
UTILITY METERUM
MSB
INV
- - - - - - - - - - 3/4" EMT CONDUIT RUN
JB
(238)SNAPNRACK ULTRA RAIL TILT-MOUNT KIT
1. Attach clamps at 25% from edge and
50% from center of modules.
2. Junction box mounted to the rail.
MODULE
(176)MISSION SOLAR
MSI10-590HN4G 590W
MODULES
Module Dimensions 89.60"x 44.6"x1.2"
Module Weight 70.99 LBS (32.2 KG)
MODULES AREA SQ.FT.27.75
Unit Weight of Array (PSF)2.56
AC DISCONNECTAC
ARRAY AREA & ROOF AREA CALC'S
Total Array
Area (Sq.Ft.)
Area of Roof
(Plan View)
Total Roof Area
Covered by Array %
4892.80 22972.5 21.30
ROOF AREA (ARRAY <33% OF ROOF AREA)
ALTERNATELY, BOND THE METAL PARTS OF PV EQUIPMENT
TO GROUNDED METAL SUPPORTS PER CEC 690.43(B).
ACTUAL ROOF CONDITIONS AND RAFTERS (OR SEAM)
LOCATIONS MAY VARY. INSTALL PER MANUFACTURER(S)
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES AND ENGINEERED SPANS FOR
ATTACHMENTS
48
"
ROOF PLAN
1 ROOF PLAN:
SCALE: 1" = 8'-0"
S.R.ARRAY
TILT AZIMUTH PV AREA
(SQ. FT)
NO. OF
MODULES
ROOF AREA
(SQ. FT)
ROOF AREA COVERED
BY ARRAY (%)ROOF TYPE ROOF ATTACHMENT ROOF HEIGHT FRAME PURLINS
AR-01 10°180°4884.20 176 22972.5 21.26 TPO SNAPNRACK ULTRA RAIL
TILT-MOUNT KIT 2-STORY STEEL 8' BETWEEN PURLINS WITH 2X6
@24" O.C. BETWEEN PURLINS
JB
Sol-Ark 60K-3P-480V INVERTER
ARRAY DISTRIBUTION WEIGHT CALC'S
NUMBER OF MODULES 176
ONE MODULE WEIGHT 70.99 LBS
TOTAL MODULE (ARRAY) WEIGHT 12494.24 LBS
TOTAL AP Smart RSD-S-PLC WEIGHT 147.84 LBS
ULTRA RAIL TILT-MOUNT KIT 23IN 809.20 LBS
ULTRA RAIL TILT-MOUNT KIT 14IN 476 LBS
DOMESTIC UR-45 RAIL 172" - MILL 532.80 LBS
UR-40 & UR-45 SPLICE, SILVER (USA)42.64 LBS
ULTRA RAIL MID CLAMP, BLACK (USA)48.60 LBS
ULTRA RAIL END CLAMP, BLACK (USA)5.12 LBS
DOMESTIC OMNILUG 1.36 LBS
UR-45 END CAP 6.40 LBS
TOTAL SYSTEM WEIGHT 14564.20 LBS
WEIGHT OF EACH ATTACHMENT POINT 18.0 LBS
TOTAL ARRAY AREA 4892.80 Sq.Ft.
DISTRIBUTED LOAD (PSF)0.63 LBS
TOTAL ROOF AREA 22972.5 Sq.Ft.
UM
MS
B
IN
V
IN
V
BAT
JB
CB
BAT Sol-Ark L3-HVR-60KWH BATTERY
LC 200A LOAD CENTER
4'
-
0
"
4'
-
0
"
4'-0"
ADDITIONAL RACKING IS FOR FUTURE SOLAR.
4'-0"
BAT
17'-0"
DC
BATTERY + INVERTER WEATHER-PROTECTED
ENCLOSURE (8 FT TALL) (ENCLOSURE BY
OTHERS -- NOT IN PERMIT SCOPE.)
AP Smart RSD-S-PLC
7'
-
0
"
SU
B
PLC
PROTECTED LOADS
PANEL
JB AT
S
PL
C
HEAVY HEX NUT
LOCK WASHER
FLAT WASHER
Ø5/8" ASTM F1554
GR.36 THREADED ROD
EPOXIED INTO
FOUNDATION W/ HILTI
HIT-HY 200 V3, MIN.
3.25" EFFECTIVE
EMBEDMENT,
INSTALLATION &
SPECIAL INSPECTION
PER MANUFACTURER
SPECS AND ICC
ESR-4858 TYP.
(E) CONCRETE
FOUNDATION
(3) ESS ANCHORAGE DETAIL
(2) POST-INSTALLED ANCHORS
(4) ANCHORS PER STACK
CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO
(E) CONCRETE FOUNDATION
BATTERY WEIGHT
950KG & (2,095 LBS)
SHEET NUMBER
PV-4.0
NEW GRID - TIED SYSTEM 103.84 kW
DATE: 5/25/2026
DRAWN BY:
MCGUFF
APN: 415-021-15
Utility: SDGE
AHJ: CITY OF SANTA ANA
3080 S. HARBOR BLVD.
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
CARLSBAD SOLAR CORPORATION
3525 HIGHLAND DR.
CARLSBAD, CA 92008
PHONE: 760-826-9226
CSLB #1023872
CONCRETE PAD DETAILS
SHEET NUMBER
PV-5.0
NEW GRID - TIED SYSTEM 103.84 kW
DATE: 5/25/2026
DRAWN BY:
MCGUFF
APN: 415-021-15
Utility: SDGE
AHJ: CITY OF SANTA ANA
3080 S. HARBOR BLVD.
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
CARLSBAD SOLAR CORPORATION
3525 HIGHLAND DR.
CARLSBAD, CA 92008
PHONE: 760-826-9226
CSLB #1023872
ATTACHMENT DETAILS
ATTACHMENT DETAIL
PV-5.0 SCALE - NTS
1
ENLARGED VIEW
PV-5.0 SCALE - NTS
2
PV MODULE
(E)TPO ROOF
SNAPNRACK
END/MID CLAMP
PV MODULES
SNAPNRACK, 232-10095-USA, UR-45
RAIL, 172 RACKING SYSTEM
SEE (2/PV-5) FOR
ENLARGED VIEW
SNAPNRACK
ULTRA RAIL
TILT-MOUNT KIT
(E)TPO ROOF
SNAPNRACK ULTRA RAIL
TILT-MOUNT KIT
2"X 6" PURLINS @ 24" O.C.
2 OF THE 6 SCREWS ARE
FIXED TO THE FRAMING
BELOW AND ONLY 4 SCREWS
SHALL BE ON THE
SHEATHING.
SNAPNRACK, OMNIBASE
NUT, FLANGE,
SERRATED, 5-16"-18, SS
END/MID CLAMP
10
°
1'
-
5
"
7"
5"
1'
-
8
"
SHEET NUMBER
PV-9.0
NEW GRID - TIED SYSTEM 103.84 kW
DATE: 5/25/2026
DRAWN BY:
MCGUFF
APN: 415-021-15
Utility: SDGE
AHJ: CITY OF SANTA ANA
3080 S. HARBOR BLVD.
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
CARLSBAD SOLAR CORPORATION
3525 HIGHLAND DR.
CARLSBAD, CA 92008
PHONE: 760-826-9226
CSLB #1023872
PV ATTACHMENT SPECIFICATION SHEET
SHEET NUMBER
PV-9.1
NEW GRID - TIED SYSTEM 103.84 kW
DATE: 5/25/2026
DRAWN BY:
MCGUFF
APN: 415-021-15
Utility: SDGE
AHJ: CITY OF SANTA ANA
3080 S. HARBOR BLVD.
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
CARLSBAD SOLAR CORPORATION
3525 HIGHLAND DR.
CARLSBAD, CA 92008
PHONE: 760-826-9226
CSLB #1023872
PV ATTACHMENT SPECIFICATION SHEET