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City of Highland (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
2
Revision Required
1
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
110
Snow Load
5
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

PE stamps: SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs. WS: 110mph. Exposure C. SL: 5psf

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.96
BOS Restrictions

Standard

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes
  • Battery disconnect required within line of sight of battery on same wall and not blocked by walls/gates/etc.
Separate ESS Disconnect Required
Local Disconnect,ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
Yes - with dimensions

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements
  • Include conduit stickers
Site Notes
  • Provide all structures on site
Roof Plan

All Jobs:

  • Add note: All conduits to be painted to match stucco and roofing.
  • Callout the amount of lag screws per roof attachment.
Electrical Diagram

120% rule allowed per CEC 705.12(B)(2)(3)(d)

NEW SUB PANEL:

  • Specify breakers that are being relocated to the N subpanel (example 1 2-pole 30A breaker or 4 1-pole 20A breakers)
Electrical Diagram Notes
  • When relocating loads from MSP to SUB on the SLD/ELD, callout each breaker that is relocated and the wire size of that breaker.
Custom Placards Required
1

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Highland (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.