City of Colton (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2023

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted

Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Electrical,Digital 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: Targeted

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions: 1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions: Existing Systems,Trenching,MPU,Derate

How Many Plansets Required: 2

Revision Required: 1

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 1

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD: Yes

Wet Stamps Required: Digital Electrical,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: 110

Wind Notes: Exposure Category C

Snow Load: 5

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes

Detail equipment support connections to roof rafters. Needs detail for flashing and waterproofing at penetrations - and must be stamped by Engineer. Provide calcs by registered Professional Engineer or Architect for uplift on the roof system. Calculation shall be based upon Vfm=85 mph or V.3=100mph wind speed & exposure "C" in accordance with the California Building Codes. Provide Calcs by registered Engineer . Provide a lateral analysis. Multiple signatures for different areas of responsibility may be required. AHJ requests that engineer contact information be added to the cover sheet

Provide engineer stamp on every page of structural calcs.

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

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

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

Standard

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

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: Yes - with dimensions

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements: the solar ready line side tapped breaker slot may not be used in this AHJ ONLY FOR PANEL UPGRADES ADD NOTE ON SLD ON SEPARATE PERMIT NOTE ANYWHERE WHERE PANEL UPGRADE IS MENTIONED

Cover Page: Add the following scope of work: a. Construction Type: b. Number of Stories: c. Sprinklered: Y/N d. Roofing Type:

Cover Page Notes: All Jobs [A smoke detector, approved and listed by the state fire Marshal, shall be installed in each dwelling when a permit for alteration, repairs or additions exceeds $1,000.00. A battery powered smoke detector satisfies the requirements for a smoke detector. (R314.6.2 CRC) // Provide smoke alarms at the following locations and note on the plans; (R314.3 CRC) // Outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of bedrooms. // in each room used for sleeping purposes // In each story, including basements. In split level units without an intervening door between adjacent levels, a smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall suffice provided that the lower level is less than one full story below the upper level. // Alarms shall be interconnected such that actuation of one alarm shall activate all alarms. // Alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wiring with battery backup. // Approved combined smoke alarms and carbon dioxide alarms shall be acceptable. // A carbon monoxide detector shall be installed in the specific existing dwelling unit that have attached garages or fuel-burning appliances for which a permit is issued for alterations, repairs, repairs or additions exceeding $1000. Listed single or multi station carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on every level of a dwelling unit including basements. Combined smoke/carbon monoxide alarms may be used. The alarm receive it's primary power form the building wiring except it it is permitted to be solely battery operated where repairs or alterations do not result in the removal of wall ceiling finishes or there is no access by means of an attic]

Site: Provide a site plan, drawn to scale minimum 30 to 1 scale, showing new and existing structures on the property, north arrow, walls and fences, dimensions between structures to all property lines, streets and easements.

Roof Plan Notes: All Job [Exposed conduit to be painted to match existing background colors, walls, roof, etc. // Panels will be mounted min 4" and max 6" above the roof surface. // EMT shall be securely fastened in place at intervals not to exceed 10'-0". Additionally each EMT run between termination points shall be securely fastened within 3'-0" of each conduit body or other tubing termination.]

Attachment Detail: Photo-voltaic panels that are not an integral part of the roof covering system shall be installed with a minimum 3 clearance from the roof surface to the panel. Show on plans. 3 minimum Lag Screw Embedment

Electrical Diagram: 120% rule allowed per CEC 705.12(B)(2)(3)(d) NEED PRODUCTION METER BETWEEN TWO AC DISCONNECTS PER UTILITY Service panel upgrades must be approved by City of Colton Electric and may not be larger than 200 amps.

Custom Placards Required: 0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: No

Ground Mount Notes: Accessory structures shall not be located in front of the principal structure.

Setback Back Yard: 7

Setback Side Yard: 7