City of Rocklin (CA)

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

45467

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions

1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions

Existing Systems,Trenching,MPU

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

• CA-licensed electrical engineer
• Complete stamping of all ESS-related electrical documents

Stamp Location On Plans

Top Right

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced

1

Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed

110

Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load

0

Reducible Snow Load Allowed

1

Max Attachment Spacing

96

Structural Notes

Minimum Ground On Roof

#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required

Derates,Load Relocation

Allowed POI

Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps

Panel Schedule Required

Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating

75

De Rating Ampacity

0.96

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed

1

ESS Notes

ESS REQUIRE EE AND PE STAMPS

• Complete both the load calcs work sheet (the AHJ specific one uploaded below) and the ESS submittal checklist uploaded in the files below
• Put "ESS Disconnect" on the A/C Disconnect on the ELD as well as the Placard
• Provide an elevation showing the location of the battery and all other electrical equipment with full dimensions between all equipment and doors/windows
• Note on elevation plan - “A minimum of three feet clearance is required between ESS units and any door or window entering into the dwelling unit.”
• Note on the elevation plan - “A minimum of three feet clearance is required between ESS units/electrical equipment and vegetation.”
• Include ESS Mounting Details

Separate ESS Disconnect Required

ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required

Yes - with dimensions

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Fill out City Of Rocklin checklist ahead of permitting

• Load calcs: use AHJ template from the files below when load calcs are required
• Each page of the plans needs to have either the designer's or Greg's signature on it. Fill out solar checklist for roof mount

Cover Page

Detailed Scope of Work(SOW) - LACO works fine.

• (A) Number of story
• (B) Occupancy Type
• (C) Energy Storage System (ESS)
• Total number of ESS Units
• Number and Model
• Location
• -state under the scope of work where the battery will be mounted

Roof Plan

Array coverage calculations must include existing systems.

Attachment Detail

Indicate style, length and diameter of embedment bolts

Electrical Diagram

Centerfed 120%: Sometimes

Custom Placards Required

1

Non Standard Revision Requirements

Respond to each comment in writing, clearly describing what revisions were made and the location of your revisions (page, plan and detail number). All revisions shall be bubbled and indicated with a delta revision number

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required

Mesh/Scrim