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City of Farmersville (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital 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
MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
3
Revision Required
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Wet Stamps Required
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 B

Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,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

STANDARD

Electrical Diagram

Add note (For Center Fed MSP) : PV BREAKER WILL BE PLACED ON THE SIDE THAT CONTAINS THE LARGER SUM OF LOADS

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Situational
Ground Mount Notes

* 07/30/19 - AHJ requiring 25' setback Front property line to array. - JH * 07/30/19 - AHJ requiring all structures of parcel to be on site plan - JH On ground mounts; Fencing NOT required on residential projects, but may be required on commercial or AG projects where animals (ie. dairy) can get close to the system.

Ground Mount Requires Soil Sample
Soil Study
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Farmersville (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.