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County of Glenn (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
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

How Many Plansets Required
3
Revision Required
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes
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 B _GM is a minimum of soil - 4_

Snow Load
999
Snow Load Notes

_Snow Load requirements change per elevation. If it’s in the valley it’s 0. Every 100 ft will be 5lbs, after that there’s a case study_

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

PE Requirements; SE & EE digital stamps on all corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Structural Calcs. WS 110 MPH GSL 5 PSF Engineer calcs must reflect wind exposure C. Provide calcs based on risk category II @ 90mph - a past project DCR*


Glenn County is a seismic category “D” ensure structural calcs state this.

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
Yes
Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91
BOS Restrictions

Standard

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

This AHJ requires elevation for ESS

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
Yes

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements


Cover Page

Project Description Note:

  1. Which building the solar will be mounted on.
  2. What the solar will be servicing.
  3. How many batteries are being installed.
  4. Will the main service panel be upgraded?

For Existing Solar: Include a note on the cover page that specifies whether the new system is an add-on or a standalone system. EX: THE NEW PV SYSTEM IS AN ADD-ON SYSTEM

Site

the site plan to show the distance from garage to perimeter/fence line (GARCIA JOSE)


the site plan must have all structures labeled

Attachment Detail

DO NOT use deck boards to stand off for conduit

Electrical Diagram

If utilizing sum of all breakers on ELD remove the "Backfeed Breaker Sizing" table in the top left corner


Include existing system on plan-set

Label Page

_Standard labeling. If disconnect away from main source additional labeling is required._

Custom Placards Required
1
Non Standard Revision Requirements

Revision letter must have detailed descriptions of all revisions made to plans

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes
  • display dimension from array to all 4 property lines
  • AHJ requires PV conductors to be protected per CEC code. They will allow scrim fencing as well as a fence around the array.
  • 07/23/20 - Per staff, scrim may be placed over electrical components to avoid fencing around GM - NH
  • Please Provide Footing Tables or Calculations to support engineers Footing statement.
  • will request for a flood cert letter per correction on Porter, Tomas ***For Requesting Septic Plans*** *
  • add array to flood map
  • add water well to plan
  • Provide a flood elevation certificate confirming utilities are located above flood elevation or provide the listings showing the utilities panel is watertight.
Setback Front Yard
30
Setback Back Yard
25
Setback Side Yard
15
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Glenn (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.