City of Stockton (CA)
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusAdopted
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
- SolarAPP+ Status
- Adopted
- Date SolarAPP+ Accepted
- 44378
- 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
- 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
- 110
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category C
- Snow Load
- 0
- Snow Load Notes
N/A
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
- If battery is being placed on a wall on the home, send for structural calcs as well for wall mounting
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- AC Disconnect Required
- Yes
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 0.96
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 0
- ESS Notes
- If battery system, include this note on ELD:
- Producer's storage device(s) will not cause the Host Load to exceed its normal peak demand. Normal peak demand is defined as the highest amount of power required from the Distribution System by Producer's complete facilities without the influence or use of the energy storage device(s).
- AHJ accepts UL9450A to reduce spacing between batteries to manufacturer's testing.
- When using UL9540A to reduce spacing between batteries, the proposed ESS must have the UL listing on the cut sheet and have the manufacturer's Instructions for the inspector in the planset.
- If battery is located inside, City of Stockton requires a disconnect located next to the battery. This will require both a internal and external disconnect.
- ESS disconnect needs to be adjacent to MSP
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- ESS Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Site
- Roof Plan
EXISTING SYSTEMS:
- Array roof coverage calculations need to account for new and existing modules
- Include fire setbacks on mounting planes where there is existing solar
- Electrical Diagram
- EV chargers require form to be filled out. All MSP replacements will require surge protection.
- Centerfed 120% allowed
MPU
- MPUs require a surge protection device, this should be shown on plans
- Electrical Diagram Notes
[Producer's storage device(s) will not cause the Host Load to exceed its normal peak demand. Normal peak demand is defined as the highest amount of power required from the Distribution System by Producer's complete facilities without the influence or use of the energy storage device(s).]
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
- Non Standard Revision Requirements
If permits have not been submitted, do not add red clouding and revision letter.
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Yes
- Ground Mount Notes
they don't even allow carports in FOH/driveway if they are within the 20' setback
- Setback Front Yard
- 20