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City of Barstow (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
Date SolarAPP+ Accepted
45943
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
3
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
1

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes - Derate,Yes - Relocated loads
Wet Stamps Required
None
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Ee Stamp Notes

PV checklist to be completed. This waves stamps needed. If no checklist we need both electrical load calcs and structural load calcs. Exception: derates and load relocations will require EE load calcs/stamp even with the checklist completed.

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
5
Snow Load Notes

N/A

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

PE Requirements; PV checklist to be completed. This waves stamps needed. If no checklist we need both electrical load calcs and structural load calcs. (If applicable) SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / S Calcs. WS 110 MPH Exposure Category C , GSL 5 PSF

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Standard

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
1
ESS Notes

Standard

ESS disconnect required within 6ft of Battery on same wall and not blocked by walls/gates/etc

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
Local Disconnect,ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
Yes - with dimensions

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

PV checklist to be completed. This waves stamps needed. If no checklist we need both electrical load calcs and structural load calcs.

Electrical Diagram

Existing EV chargers MUST be on SLD. Will not allow two points of interconnection. If there is an existing system it must be combined before connecting in the MSP. If uffer cannot be identified, two ground rods must be installed and water/gas metal piping to be bonded. Surge Protection Device required per NEC 230.67/230.85. Please add requirement as note on electrical plans. RSD to be in line of sight from MSP

Custom Placards Required
0
Non Standard Planset Requirements
Single Line Diagram
Non Standard Revision Requirements

For all revisions/corrections Changes made to the plans must be clouded and labeled as Deltas, and the title page needs to have a full description of what the changes/revisions are. In the title page we must also state the pages in which the changes/revisions are located at.

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Yes
Ground Mount Notes

If the location of the groundmount has 3 walls that screen the groundmount from view from street, a fence is not required. P.E. Stamp is required for groundmounts

Setback Side Yard
5
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Barstow (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.