Title 15 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Bakersfield Municipal Code Ch. 15.30 California Energy Code
Bakersfield Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Bakersfield
Cite as: Bakersfield Municipal Code Chapter 15.30 · Text as of 2026-10-02
15.30.040 Section 150.0(s) amended—Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).¶
15.30.010 Adoption.¶
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, that certain energy code known and designated as the California Energy Code, 2025 Edition, is adopted as modified and amended in this chapter. A copy of such code is on file with the building department of the city for use and examination by the public, is adopted as the energy code of the city, and each provision and portion thereof, except as otherwise in this chapter provided, is referred to and made a part of this chapter to the same effect as if fully set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 5204 § 10, 2025; Ord. 5112 § 1, 2022)
15.30.020 Deletions.¶
15.30.030 Modifications.¶
The sections of the California Energy Code, 2025 Edition, mentioned in Section 15.30.040, as adopted by reference, are modified and amended as provided in Section 15.30.040. (Ord. 5204 § 10, 2025; Ord. 5112 § 1, 2022)
15.30.040 Section 150.0(s) amended—Battery Energy Storage Systems¶
(BESS).
Section 150.0, subdivision (s), is amended to read as follows:
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) ready. All single-family residences that include one or two dwelling units shall meet the following requirements. All electrical components shall be installed in accordance with the California Electrical Code:
- One of the following shall be provided:
A. Multi-mode BESS system capable of supplying the branch circuits identified by Section 150.0(s)(2)
when in the island mode. System capacity shall be in accordance with Section 710.15 of the California Electrical Code.
B. A minimum 120/240-volt, 125-ampere, load-center supplied by a 60-ampere feeder from the service panelboard. The service panelboard and load-center shall each include an empty spare 1” minimum raceway stubbed to accessible attic space.
- The following branch circuits shall be supplied by the BESS or load-center of (1) above:
A. One 20-ampere, kitchen countertop, small appliance, branch circuit.
B. The branch circuit supplying the refrigerator outlet.
C. One lighting branch circuit that provides illumination for the primary egress.
D. One branch circuit that supplies a receptacle outlet located in a sleeping room.
- The service panelboard shall have a minimum busbar rating of 225-amperes.
(Ord. 5112 § 1, 2022)
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