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City of Pittsburg (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
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
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
3
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
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
100
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
0
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
0.96
BOS Restrictions

All disconnects need to be in line sight/within 10' of MSP always, even if ESS/BOS equipment is not in line sight of MSP

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes
  • ESS specs must call out NEMA rating
  • ESS stacking allowed by AHJ when manufacturer allows it
  • Elevation required unless ESS is installed on H Frame
  • (INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF ESS) State if home has fire sprinklers in garage, if not, provide spec sheet for a heat detector to be hard wired inside of garage due to battery. 2. Note on plans all new circuits to be AFCI protected that supply power to the inside of the home.
  • ESS disconnect(s) must be within 10' of MSP and within LOS of MSP
Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
Yes

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

All disconnects need to be in line sight/within 10' of MSP even if ESS/BOS equipment is not in line sight of MSP


If EV Charger is included, a separate set of plans showing the EV Charger only will be required.

Electrical Diagram

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

Electrical Diagram Notes

Please add note to PV 4 - ESS disconnect must be clearly labeled.

Label Page

Battery

  • ESS disconnect must be clearly labeled.
  • Add label to MSP noting a third power source.
Label Page Notes

Add label to MSP on PV 7 noting a third power source.

Custom Placards Required
1

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Yes
Ground Mount Notes

Fencing must be installed around groundmount and fencing must be grounded as well

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