City of Indio (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2023

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

SolarAPP+ StatusAdopted

Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Electrical,Digital 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

SolarAPP+ Status: Adopted

Date SolarAPP+ Accepted: 44995

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions: 1

SolarAPP+ Restriction Notes

System must be less than 15kW
No Ballasted Systems
Must be on main dwelling rooftops of residential structures
NOT in a special district, historic neighborhood, environmentally sensitive area, or hillside development zone

SolarAPP+ Restrictions: Existing Systems,Trenching,Historic District,Other

How Many Plansets Required: 2

Revision Required: 1

Rough Inspection: None

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD: Yes

Wet Stamps Required: Digital Electrical,Digital Structural

Structural Calculations Required: Yes

Ee Stamp Notes: SITE PLAN AND ELD MUST HAVE ELETRICIAL STAMP ON THEM

Stamp Location On Plans: Unspecified

Date On Stamps: Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced: 1

Setback Notes

Roof Mount Projects

Buildings must have at least two clear pathways, 36 inches wide, on separate roof planes from the lowest edge to the ridge.
At least one pathway must be on the street-facing or driveway side of the roof.

If a solar array is installed on a roof, there must be a 36-inch-wide pathway either:

On the same roof plane,
On an adjacent roof plane, or
Across both the same and adjacent roof planes.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 115

Wind Notes: Exposure Category C

Snow Load: 0

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: Structural Calcs Required: Wind Speed min 115, Exposure C

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required: Yes

Electrical Load Calcs Required: All Jobs

Allowed POI: PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter

Panel Schedule Required: All Projects

Temperature Rating: 90

De Rating Ampacity: 0.87

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed: 0

ESS Notes

The ESS disconnect must be visible from the Main Service Panel (MSP), located on the same wall, and unobstructed by walls, gates, etc.
UL9540A - AHJ allows reduced spacing, if using reduced battery spacing in project then UL9540A cutsheets must be added to end of planset, required by inspector.

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Cover Page

Existing systems

Call out the existing system size, the proposed system size (our system), and the combined size of the two systems

Battery Projects

Add a note specifying the total kW of the ESS being installed

Cover Page Notes: All Jobs [A final fire inspection is required. The Applicant/Installer is responsible for contacting the Indio Fire Marshal’s office at to schedule an inspection. A minimum of 48-hour notice is required]

Site

All Projects

Add EXTERIOR or INTERIOR to battery callout leader
Show the existing gas meter location

Battery In Garage Projects

Show a detailed garage floor plan indicating the location of the Tesla ESS panels and spacing requirements (per CFC 1206.11.2.1 and 1206.11.3.2).
Show protection details for the garage, such as bollards or parking blocks (per CFC 1206.11.7).
Indicate the location of the Fire Detection Heat Detector (per CFC 1206.11.6
Provide manufacturer spec sheets for heat detector.

Site Notes: Battery [AC DISCONNECT TO INITIATE RAPID SHUTDOWN TO BOTH PV AND ESS WHEN PROMPTED]

Roof Plan

Roof Plan Notes: All Jobs [Provide adequate workspace per NEC code 110.26 30 inch minimum width, 3 feet maximum depth solar PV panels shall not obstruct or interfere with the function of plumbing vents or mechanical equipment]

Attachment Detail: Provide UL listing for flat tile roof hooks or verification info that it is compatible with our racking.

Electrical Diagram: When an inverter is located inside the garage, an AC disconnect shall be installed in the garage and outside the garage.

Electrical Diagram Notes: Battery [AC DISCONNECT TO INITIATE RAPID SHUTDOWN TO BOTH PV AND ESS WHEN PROMPTED]

Custom Placards Required: 1

Placards Notes

Permanent placards from placard page of plans

Must have hard placards for inverter and AC disconnect - Will not accept stickers

Non Standard Revision Requirements

Corrections and Revisions

For every resubmittal, please resubmit the previous redline plan check comments.
Resubmit the revised plans without the correction stamp.

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: No