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City of Auburn (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusPiloting
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
Piloting
Date SolarAPP+ Accepted
45204
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
Existing Systems,Trenching,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
3
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
20
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

load calculations required for de-rate of main breakers structural calculations Yes, if the building has a cut roof

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
0.96

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

load calculations required for de-rate of main breakers structural calculations: Yes, if the building has a cut roof wind exposure B snow load 20lb - non-reducible

Electrical Diagram

3-line diagram only 120% allowed as an alternative in compliance with the newest NEC requirements if requested

Custom Placards Required
1

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

setbacks are enforced

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