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City of Clovis (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
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

How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
0
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural
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
90
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
5
Snow Load Notes

N/A

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

PE Requirements; SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs. WS 90 MPH

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Load 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
  • No published information about battery placement.
  • If batteries are to be installed in a garage, provide a detailed floor drawing of the garage with accurate dimensions to verify if vehicle protection is required
  • ESS installed in the garage require a smoke or heat alarm to be installed in the garage and to be interconnected to the existing smoke alarms
Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

AHJ requires the name on plans matches Homeowner name on Title Check. Once plans are ready to upload, we need to flatten the PDF as this has been requested by the AHJ. Print the plans to PDF and that should flatten the PDF for the plan checkers.

Add GMA spec sheet when doing GMAs - PDF is in the file section below.

Roof Plan

ALL JOBS: Standard

EXISTING SYSTEMS: For buildings with more than one Rapid Shutdown type: For buildings that have a PV system with both rapid shutdown types or a PV system with a rapid shutdown type and a PV system with no rapid shutdown, a detailed plan view diagram of the roof shall be provided showing each different PV systems and a dotted line around areas that remain energized after the rapid shutdown switch is operated. (Placard to be installed on site)

Electrical Diagram
  • AHJ Requires Electrical Load Calcs when Derating main service breaker City accepts TIA #14-12 No fault study required any longer
  • Buildings with more than one Rapid Shutdown type: For Buildings that have a PV System with both rapid shutdown types or a PV system with a rapid shutdown type and a PV system with no Rapid shutdown, a detailed plan view diagram of the roof shall be provided showing each different PV systems and a dotted line around areas that remain energized after the rapid shutdown switch is operated. (Placard to be installed on-site)
  • Label MPU's as (E) MSP on the plans. This is only if a MPU is pulled separately
Label Page

Plans need to show if (E) systems are rapid shutdown compliant and be shown on the placard.

For buildings that have a PV system with both rapid shutdown types or a PV system with a rapid shutdown type and a PV system with no rapid shutdown, a detailed plan view diagram of the roof shall be provided showing each different PV systems and a dotted line around areas that remain energized after the rapid shutdown switch is operated. (Placard to be installed on site)

Custom Placards Required
1
Placards Notes
  • Permanent placards following placard page of approved 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 Clovis (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.