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City of Calabasas (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
How Many Plansets Required
4
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
None
Structural Calculations Required
No
Stamp Location On Plans
N/A
Date On Stamps
N/A

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
130
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
0
Snow Load Notes

N/A

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
Yes
Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates,Load Relocation
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91
BOS Restrictions

Standard

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

[LACOF]


ESS disconnect required within 6ft of MSP on same wall and not blocked by walls/gates/etc

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect,Local Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
Yes - with dimensions

Plan set

Cover Page

AHJ DOES NOT ACCEPT BUS CERTS

Roof Plan Notes

NO PLASTIC/ NYLON ZIP TIES SHALL BE INSTALLED

Electrical Diagram


Derates require load calcs to be shown even if the project is SolarApp eligible.

Label Page

RSD label must contain specific verbiage. See example uploaded to files below.

Custom Placards Required
1
Placards Notes
  • Permanent placards from placard page of Approved Plans
  • Required LA County Fire placards as listed under ESS Requirements document (see File Attachments)

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

IF GROUND MOUNT, MUST BE 10 KW AC

Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Calabasas (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.