County of Tehama (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2023

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

SolarAPP+ StatusNot accepted

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

SolarAPP+ Status: Not accepted

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions: 1

How Many Plansets Required: 1

Revision Required: 1

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD: No

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: 85

Wind Notes: Exposure Category C **SEISMIC ZONE = D**

Snow Load: 999

Snow Load Notes

* **SNOW LOADING TEHAMA CO.** *

1\. Valley Floor to 1500' None *

2\. 1501 to 2500 feet 20 lbs. *

3\. 2501 to 3500 feet 30 lbs. *

4\. 3501 to 4500 feet 50 lbs. *

5\. 4501 to 6000 feet 80 lbs. *

6\. Over 6000 feet 100 lbs. *

Red Bluff, Cottonwood, Corning, Lake Calif., Rancho Tehama= Valley Floor. * Paynes Creek=2000,

Mill Creek=4700

Mineral=4796,

Ponderosa Sky Ranch=3200-3400,

Manton=1900. *

**FROST DEPTH 12”deep** *

Climate Zone 11 (Valley Floor & Paynes Creek) *

Climate Zone 16 (Manton & East of Ponderosa)

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required: Yes

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

Allowed POI: PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,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

Site

Site Notes: ALL JOBS [All electrical equipment is to be located above the elevation of the main entry into the dwelling]

Electrical Diagram

Line side taps are not allowed
Include how the bus bar is being protected on the line diagram. EX: 120% rule, Sum of all Breakers.

When using the Sum of All Breakers Rule, please indicate that all (other) breakers will be relocated or identify which breakers will remain and the sizes to show the Amperage will be under the MB rating.

Electrical Diagram Notes: ]

Custom Placards Required: 0

Placards Notes: AHJ said no placards required DB

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: No

Ground Mount Notes

*Plot Plan must be formatted on GM Plot Plan attached in files

Assessor’s Parcel Number for the property * Acreage of property

* Indicate whether there are mobile homes, residences, barns, sheds, septic, leach fields, well, propane tanks, or any other improvements on the property.

* Easements shown and labeled

* Show utility services, septic system and well location, both existing and proposed. Also show the distance to the neighbor’s septic system and well (if known).

* Roads and driveways shown and labeled, list length and width (used for Fire Department and Public Works)

* Drainage and waterways shown and labeled.

* Locate any slopes or unusual site conditions on the property (this is critical for proper location of structures - there are setbacks required for sloped areas.

** ***For Requesting Septic/Plot Plans *** and request plans check flood elevation (may need flood cert) -

Setback Front Yard: 20

Setback Back Yard: 20

Setback Side Yard: 20