City of Atwater (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2023

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

SolarAPP+ StatusAdopted

Wet Stamps RequiredNone

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: Existing Systems,Trenching,Derate

How Many Plansets Required: 2

Revision Required: 0

Rough Inspection: None

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 0

Stamps

Wet Stamps Required: None

Structural Calculations Required: Yes - Non-Truss

Stamp Location On Plans: Unspecified

Date On Stamps: Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced: 1

Setback Notes: Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 110

Wind Notes: Exposure Category B

Snow Load: 0

Snow Load Notes: N/A

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: **For structures using rafters only:** SE digital stamps on all PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs.

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

Allowed POI: Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter

Panel Schedule Required: Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating: 90

De Rating Ampacity: 0.91

Battery / ESS

ESS Notes: Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: No

Plan set

Electrical Diagram: Centerfed 120% allowed MPU: Surge protective device required, label on ELD. If more than one disconnect is provided, they shall eb grouped. Each disconnect shall be one of the following: Service disconnects, marked as follows: EMERGENCY DISCONNECT, SERVICE DISCONNECT Meter disconnects marked as follows: EMERGENCY DISCONNECT, METER DISCONNECT, NOT SERVICE EQUIPMENT Other listed disconnects or circuit breakers on the supply side of each service disconnect that are marked as follows: EMERGENCY DISCONNECT, NOT SERVICE EQUIPMENT.

Custom Placards Required: 1

Placards Notes: Location Placard needed if equipment is separated by a gate

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Situational

Ground Mount Notes: YES if lower than 6 feet