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City of Brentwood (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
Date SolarAPP+ Accepted
45198
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
Existing Systems,Trenching,MPU
How Many Plansets Required
3
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Wet Stamps Required
None
Structural Calculations Required
Yes - Tile Roof
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
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes
STRUCTURAL ONLY REQUIRED FOR TILE ROOFS. SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages &PE letter /Calcs.
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
Yes
Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates,All Jobs
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.96

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

9540A accepted - manufacturer required spacing between batteries is allowed.

ESS disco preferred to be adjacent to MSP

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

IF DESIGNING WITH TAPS (Recommend avoiding load side taps in this AHJ):

Manufacturer approval of tap in the service panel

Manufacturer approval of conductor tap *

Provide Load calcs for service panel and ampacity

Fill calculations for service panel If no main breaker is present and the source circuit exceeds the 120 of the main bus rating, load calculations are required - 03/11/2021 (HB) - Per the [Corona, Alfonso DCR]

Site


Roof Plan

Clearly indicate on project plans whether or not the home has an automatic sprinkler system.

Existing Systems: Include the existing array in the percentage of roof coverage calculation.

Roof Plan Notes

SPRINKLERS: (YES/NO)

MODIFIED SETBACKS: (YES/NO)

TOTAL ROOF AREA: XXX SQ FT

TOTAL ARRAY AREA: XXX SQ FT

ARRAY COVERAGE: XX%

Electrical Diagram
  • Hot bus requires load calcs
  • Taps Manufacturer approval of tap in the service panel
  • Manufacturer approval of conductor tap
  • Provide Load calculations for service panel and ampacity
  • Identify conductors between main and subpanel if necessary
Custom Placards Required
1
Placards Notes

Placards are required - permanent placards from placard page of plans

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Brentwood (CA) building department before you rely on this, and treat it as a research head start, not a ruling. Getting quotes? Run them through the quote checker first.