County of Yuba (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2023

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted

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: 1

Rough Inspection: None

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD: No

Structural Calculations Required: No

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced: 1

Setback Notes: Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 110

Wind Notes: Exposure Category C

Snow Load: 40

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: No PE required

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required: Yes

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

Allowed POI: PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter

Panel Schedule Required: Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating: 90

De Rating Ampacity: 0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed: 0

ESS Notes

On ELD:

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).]

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: No

Plan set

Site: Need to show all structures, sheds, etc, with measurements

Electrical Diagram: Centerfed 120%: EE Stamp Required

Custom Placards Required: 1

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Situational

Ground Mount Notes: Grounds screws are allowed but require special inspections per the listing. Considerations for ground mounts include the location of both the septic and well, and the setbacks from both that are required. There is no one size fits all requirement for these setbacks because we have various types of systems with differing setbacks. If you have a specific property that you are working on we can supply you with a copy of our plot plan with the septic location and a list of the appropriate setbacks for that system. In regards to plan submittals we require that all plot plans have the septic and well indicated and the distances to the solar array be marked. Beyond plot plans and locations we have a few other things we require; no driving/storing materials on the leach field and no trenching through the leach field/repair area/sand filter. When the project is within a special flood hazard zone, the electrical panels and equipment must be at least 5 feet above the highest adjacent grade. ****For requesting septic map / plot plans**** * **** * **Community Development & Seervices Agency** * **Yuba County Environmental Health**