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County of Sutter (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
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
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs. (see DCR on McHugh, Kelly 09/01) Fire setbacks at the ridge must be called out as 18" for each MP instead of being combined to 3' total per DCR of a past project.

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Load 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

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Read attachment, [Sutter County Solar Requirements] for roof and ground mounted solar. NO structural calcs MPU: Provide a spec sheet for the new panel and list the panel on the materials list


Please pay close attention to the Wire Schedule that it matches what is shown on the ELD, they will reject it if it does not line up exactly.


Roof Plan

If we are installing modules around skylights, we must provide fall protection over the skylights.

Attachment Detail
  • Mounting systems MUST have a flashing that goes under composition shingle.
  • AHJ does NOT allow Flashless attachments
  • Sutter county DOES NOT accept Speedseal Mount/Speed Seal Track on Comp/SPEEDSEAL FOOT/FlashLoc as Approved mounting methods per R1.8.7.1-1.8.7.2 and do not meet the requirements of sections R903.1-R903.2
Electrical Diagram

Please pay close attention to the Wire Schedule that it matches what is shown on the ELD, they will reject it if it does not line up exactly.


Centerfed 120% allowed

Custom Placards Required
1
Non Standard Revision Requirements
  • Detailed Revision Letter Regarding Changes
  • Do not mark just layout change, explain the layout change, example: 2 modules relocated due to obstruction, 3 modules relocated due to ridge fire setback

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

****For requesting Septic Map/ Plot Plans**** --- Press 0--- Request Ground Screws not allowed Setbacks: Front setback: 15 feet Interior Side setback: 3 feet if located more than 70 feet from front property line; 6 feet if located less than 70 from front property line Rear setback: 3 feet if located more than 70 feet from front property line; 6 feet if located less than 70 from front property line Cannot be within 50 ft of a well.


5/1 - according to inspector, a 3rd party inspector is needed before final on Nuance, please DQ Nuance in this AHJ

Setback Front Yard
15
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Sutter (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.