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City of Fortuna (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusAdopted
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
45112
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
Existing Systems,Trenching
How Many Plansets Required
3
Revision Required
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Structural Calculations Required
No

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
85
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
1

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

For Shade structures, MAX height is 15'. anything over will not be accepted] AHJ complies with all current codes.

Site Notes

All Jobs [Conduit must be run internally per Fortuna Fire Protection District Ordinances]

Roof Plan

Conduit must be run internally per Fortuna Fire Protection District Ordinances. Show where the conduit will be run and specify that it will be internal.

  • NO ROOF CONDUIT. IT MUST BE RUN THROUGH THE ATTIC
  • If vaulted roof, roof top conduit is fine
Roof Plan Notes

All Jobs [Conduit must be run internally per Fortuna Fire Protection District Ordinances]

Electrical Diagram

Standard

Custom Placards Required
1

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

For GM's, 15' back yard setbacks, 10' front yard setbacks and 5' side yard setbacks.

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