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City of Cathedral City (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

IEBC Accepted
1
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Adopted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
Existing Systems,Trenching
How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
1

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes - 10kW+
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

Exposure Category C

Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
Yes
Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter,PV Breaker
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.82
BOS Restrictions

Standard

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Battery jobs require special placards. Additional disconnect required at ESS when separated from PV disconnect by a fence



11/27 HEAT DETECTOR IS REQUIRED WHEN BATTERY IS INSIDE THE GARAGE INTERCONNECTED TO EXISTING SMOKE ALARM

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
Local Disconnect,ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Cover Page

* WINDSPEED MUST BE ON PLAN-SET (130MPH) * Specify that smoke & CO detectors are required.

Cover Page Notes

All Jobs [All PV equipment shall be listed by a recognized tested lab. // Utility will be notified before activation of PV system]

Site

AC disconnect to be placed near MSP

Roof Plan

* Existing systems must be included in the array roof coverage calculations. * Show the location of the conduit run on the roof plan. * The PV panel shall not be located in front of any required bedroom escape window

Electrical Diagram

Existing EV chargers MUST be on SLD.


11/27 when relocating loads, loads calculations are required for new subpanel

Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [When a backfed breaker is the method of utility interconnection, breaker shall not read Line and Load. CEC 690-13 (F) (2)]

Label Page

11/27 placard must have call outs for all the equipment shown in site plan

Custom Placards Required
1
Placards Notes

Directly placard needs to be mechanically attached to main panel.

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

GM' only require fencing if the yard is not fenced. Other than that it is not required.


per Jesse at the building department, this AHJ does not allow GMs in residential properties

After discussion:

Front - DQ

Side - 5

Rear - 5

10ft from home

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