County of Calaveras (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: 2

Revision Required: 0

Rough Inspection: None

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 0

Stamps

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: 110

Wind Notes: Exposure Category C

Snow Load: 999

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

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

Panel Schedule Required: Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating: 90

De Rating Ampacity: 0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed: 0

ESS Notes: No published information about battery placement. 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).

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: No

Plan set

Electrical Diagram: 120% rule allowed

Custom Placards Required: 1

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: No

Ground Mount Notes: Building Setbacks in the Rural Residential (RR) zone are as follows: F: 20’ S: 10’ R: 20’ Setback requirements vary by zone. Contact Planning Dept to confirm the specific setbacks. - The fire life safety setbacks of 30’ from each property boundary apply to all parcels 1+ acres in size. Confirm with the County Building Department to see if fire, life and safety setbacks apply to your project. FEMA flood zone must be delineated on the site plan to confirm the structure is not in the flood zone. GIS shows the flood zone being approximately 160’ from rear property. Site plan shows ground-mount solar being 156’ from rear property line

Setback Front Yard: 30

Setback Back Yard: 30

Setback Side Yard: 30