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County of Stanislaus (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

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Adopted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
Existing Systems,Existing Systems,Trenching,Trenching
How Many Plansets Required
3
Revision Required
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
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

Pathways must be over supported roof structure meaning setbacks start at a load bearing wall

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
110
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

PE Requirements; SE digital stamps on structural pages & PE Letter / S. Calcs. WS 110 MPH

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
1
ESS Notes

No ESS (Energy Storage System) disco [a past project] When the ESS is located more than 5 feet from the connected equipment or passes through a wall there shall be a disconnecting means provided at the ESS, and a manual pull handle disconnect located outside. [Araujo, Josue. DCR 052319] Stand-alone systems (battery backup) shall have a permanent plaque on the exterior of the building or structure at a readily visible location. The plaque shall indicate the location of the system disconnecting means, and that the structure contains a stand-alone electrical power system. [Martinez, Grace & Timothy - 5662 Prospectors Parkway. DCR 121620] As of 2/7/19, MID added new standards for SLD and placards for ESS devices. [a past project. DCR 022219]

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
Local Disconnect,ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements


Electrical Diagram


Electrical Diagram Notes

When utilizing sum of all breakers rule - add note:


"WARNING: EQUIPMENT FED BY MULTIPLE SOURCES,

TOTAL RATING OF ALL OVERCURRENT DEVICES

EXCLUDING MAIN SUPPLY OVERCURRENT DEVICE

SHAL NOT EXCEED AMPACITY OF BUSBAR"

Custom Placards Required
1
Non Standard Revision Requirements

Detailed submission letter required that describes all changes made to the plans. If revising plans post-permit submission, the letter must include all changes made since the original plans were approved.

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

11-5-18 - Spoke to Mike a plan checker, and he said they do not require fences around a ground mount. - JH

Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Stanislaus (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.