City of Ukiah (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

IEBC Accepted: 1

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status: Adopted

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions: 1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions: Existing Systems,Trenching

How Many Plansets Required: 4

Revision Required: 0

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 0

Stamps

Wet Stamps Required: None

Structural Calculations Required: No

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 B

Snow Load: 0

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: If Utility is City of Ukiah, SE is required. ****_Update 7/21/21: staff, head building inspector, says they _allow breaker tie in_ as of July 2021_****

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

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

Panel Schedule Required: Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating: 90

De Rating Ampacity: 0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed: 0

ESS Notes: Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements: Add note on Site Plan: The Lockable fused disconnect must be within 10' of the Service Entrance Panel and must be accessible to the City at all times 24 HOUR UNRESTRICTED ACCESS See Placard requirements attachment for additional placard requirements SLD: NOTE: OPTION AVAILABLE FOR BOTH OH & UG SEALABLE GUTTER 8 X8 X16 MINIMUM POLARIS CONNECTORS TO BE USED FOR GUTTER BOX CONNECTIONS Wind Exposure: B or C Snow Load: No snow load unless above 1,300 foot elevation

Electrical Diagram: City of Ukiah does NOT allow the line side tap to be in the customer panel. Only allow the solar to feed directly onto the grid BREAKER TIE IN ALLOWED

Label Page: **City of Ukiah Utility jobs:**

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim