MEP Plans in San Clemente, CA
Permit-ready mechanical, electrical and plumbing plans for ADUs, garage conversions, additions and single-family homes in San Clemente, prepared for plan check at the City of San Clemente building department, with Title 24 available in the same order.
San Clemente project facts we design around
| County | Orange County |
|---|---|
| Title 24 climate zone | Climate Zone 6, confirmed by ZIP for every project |
| Electric utility (most addresses) | San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) |
| Permit review | The City of San Clemente building department |
| ADU permits issued, 2021–2025 | 143 (#177 of 450 cities) |
| ADU approval timeline | Approve or deny within 60 days of a complete application (state law) |
ADU building activity in San Clemente
San Clemente issued 143 ADU building permits from 2021 through 2025, the 177th most among the 450 California cities that reported ADU permits. Permits went from 17 in 2021 to 37 in 2025.
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 28 | 25 | 36 | 37 |
Source: California Department of Housing and Community Development, Annual Progress Report data (ADU building permits by year).
Title 24 in Climate Zone 6
- Windows: U-factor 0.30 or lower and solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) 0.23 or lower, with total window area up to 20% of floor area (west-facing up to 5%).
- Solar PV sized by the CEC formula kW = (floor area x 0.594) / 1000 + 1.23; no PV is required if that is under 1.8 kWdc, which for a single ADU works out to about 960 sq ft or smaller.
Climate Zone 6 requirements in full →
HVAC design for San Clemente
The California Energy Commission's design-day data for San Clemente gives the outdoor conditions a Manual J load calculation uses: a summer design temperature of 84°F and a winter design temperature of 31°F.
| Summer design (1%) | 84°F dry bulb / 67°F wet bulb |
|---|---|
| Winter design (median of extremes) | 31°F |
| Daily temperature range | 12°F |
| Elevation | 208 ft |
Loads are small in this mild climate, so the common mistake is oversizing. A right-sized heat pump runs longer, quieter cycles and controls humidity better than a rule-of-thumb unit.
Electrical service from San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)
If the load calculation shows you need a service upgrade, a second meter or a relocated service, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) handles that through its My Project Center portal, separately from the building permit.
ADU electrical service with San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) →
Plumbing and sewer
The plumbing plan shows the route, slope and cleanouts of the connection to the existing sewer lateral.
Pricing is flat statewide: ADU plans from $995, full ADU MEP package from $2,295, Title 24 add-on $240. See what's in a complete ADU MEP set.
Nearby places compared
| Place | Climate zone | Electric utility | ADU permits 2021–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fullerton | CZ 8 | Southern California Edison (SCE) | 2,171 |
| Garden Grove | CZ 8, 6 | Southern California Edison (SCE) | 2,046 |
| Anaheim | CZ 8 | Anaheim Public Utilities | 1,713 |
| Santa Ana | CZ 8 | Southern California Edison (SCE) | 956 |
| Westminster | CZ 6 | Southern California Edison (SCE) | 908 |
| Huntington Beach | CZ 6 | Southern California Edison (SCE) | 437 |
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Start My OrderGeneral guidance, not legal advice. Climate zone and utility are shown for most addresses in San Clemente; requirements vary by project. Confirm with the City of San Clemente building department.