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City of California City (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTesting
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
Testing
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,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
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
130
Wind Notes


Snow Load
5
Snow Load Notes

Design Criteria:

  • Wind Design Speed: 130 mph (Risk Category II Structures)
  • Ground Snow Load: 9.1 PSF
  • Seismic Design Category: D1
  • Roof Live Load: 20 PSF
  • Wind Exposure: C
  • Windborne debris zone: Yes
  • Other structural and environmental parameters
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

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

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

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Please fill out Solar Checklist, Solar Structural Info and Solar Standard Inverter Permit Application

Cover Page


Cover Page Notes

All Jobs [Wind Speed: 130]

Electrical Diagram

120% rule allowed per CEC 705.12(B)(2)(3)(d) The type of grounding for the MSP (rod, ufer, etc) and the size of the GEC is required on the line diagram. Indicate with a

note whether the service is an overhead or underground feed

Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [THE EXISTING GROUND SYSTEM WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW SYSTEM IF EXISTING GROUND SYSTEM IS NOT UP TO CURRENT CODES]

Custom Placards Required
1
Placards Notes

Permanent placards reflecting placards listed on placard page of plan set

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 California City (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.