City of Chico (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2023

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

SolarAPP+ StatusTesting

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: Testing

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions: 1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions: MPU,Derate

How Many Plansets Required: 3

Revision Required: 0

Rough Inspection: None

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD: No

Wet Stamps Required: None

Structural Calculations Required: No

Ee Stamp Notes: Stamp Needed for Main Breaker Derate

Stamp Location On Plans: Unspecified

Date On Stamps: Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced: 1

Setback Notes: Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 105

Wind Notes: Exposure Category C

Snow Load: 0

Snow Load Notes: N/A

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: On top of a residence, no. For a ground-based system or on a newly built structure over parking, yes.

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

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

Panel Schedule Required: Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating: 90

De Rating Ampacity: 0.91

BOS Restrictions: Standard

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed: 0

ESS Notes

9540A accepted - manufacturer required spacing between batteries is allowed.

Include this note on ELD - [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)]

Provide "ENERGY STORAGE DISCONNECT" Plaque on each ESS system disconnect per CEC 706.15 (C).

Provide Mounting details for Battery.

Provide an elevation of the wall showing the battery locations including distances from any doors or windows

Batteries shall not be installed under a window

Batteries shall be at least 3' horizontally from any door or window

Provide a clearly labeled disconnect device for the batteries on the exterior wall of the residence. a breaker cannot be used for the required disconnect if possible, locate the disconnect near the msp.

The disconnect shall be located a minimum of 5 ft from the batteries

Interior ESS installations:

Provide overhead view of garage to show impact / non-impact areas and where the ESS will be located.
Provide note: HEAT ALARM WILL BE INTERCONNECTED TO THE SMOKE ALARMS IN THE HOME AND INSTALLED PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: Yes

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements: Racking spec sheets must include the UL Listing

Electrical Diagram

no fault studies/load calcs required single line diagram required

MPU - Provide surge protection on new main panel per California Electrical Code (CEC) 230.67.

EXISTING SOLAR MUST BE REFLECTED THROUGH OUT PLANS AND ELECTRICAL CALCS IF PRESENT ONSITE

Custom Placards Required: 1

Placards Notes: We only need placards if inverter is not in line of site of main service panel

Non Standard Planset Requirements: Single Line Diagram

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim

Ground Mount Notes: 03/09/21 SJ - Must fill out ESPC worksheet for GM's per a past project correction. Uploaded to file section below.