County of Nevada (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

IEBC Accepted: 1

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

Ee Stamp Required On SLD: No

Wet Stamps Required: None

Structural Calculations Required: Yes - Attachment Spacing > 2ft

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

Snow Load Notes

Check county GIS for project specific snow load.

Find specific parcel and click on "parcel report" snow load will be displayed on the bottom table titled "property context" varies per site location 0-70+ psf snow load

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 24

Structural Notes: Engineering not required IF the attachment spacing is 24" on center. If attachments are spaced greater than 24" on center, follow below PE requirements. PE Requirements; SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs. WS 110 MPH

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

All Tesla Powerwall jobs require a Gen Panel and disconnect between Gen Panel and Gateway.
ESS projects must have an ESS disconnect within 3' of the main panel.

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements: On the location of the AC disconnect, it should be between the batteries and the new 125amp load center. This is due to the fact that the batteries would still continue to feed the critical loads if the current disconnect on the single line diagram is used. 48 OC attachments for the entire county.

Site: ESS projects must have an ESS disconnect within 3' of the main panel.

Electrical Diagram: Standard

Electrical Diagram Notes: Battery [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

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: No

Ground Mount Notes

Accurately show the location of the well (if necessary) on the site plans
Accurately show the location of the septic system on site plan

records request for septic and plot maps = Community Development Public Records Request | Nevada County, CA

Setback Front Yard: 20

Setback Side Yard: 15