Solar Sanity Checksolar, decoded Independent. Nothing you type leaves your browser.

City of Indio (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusAdopted
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
Adopted
Date SolarAPP+ Accepted
44995
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restriction Notes
  • System must be less than 15kW
  • No Ballasted Systems
  • Must be on main dwelling rooftops of residential structures
  • NOT in a special district, historic neighborhood, environmentally sensitive area, or hillside development zone
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
Existing Systems,Trenching,Historic District,Other
How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Electrical,Digital Structural
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Ee Stamp Notes

SITE PLAN AND ELD MUST HAVE ELETRICIAL STAMP ON THEM

Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Roof Mount Projects

  • Buildings must have at least two clear pathways, 36 inches wide, on separate roof planes from the lowest edge to the ridge.
  • At least one pathway must be on the street-facing or driveway side of the roof.

If a solar array is installed on a roof, there must be a 36-inch-wide pathway either:

  • On the same roof plane,
  • On an adjacent roof plane, or
  • Across both the same and adjacent roof planes.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

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

Structural Calcs Required: Wind Speed min 115, Exposure C

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
Yes
Electrical Load Calcs Required
All Jobs
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter
Panel Schedule Required
All Projects
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.87

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes
  • The ESS disconnect must be visible from the Main Service Panel (MSP), located on the same wall, and unobstructed by walls, gates, etc.
  • UL9540A - AHJ allows reduced spacing, if using reduced battery spacing in project then UL9540A cutsheets must be added to end of planset, required by inspector.
Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements


Cover Page

Existing systems

  • Call out the existing system size, the proposed system size (our system), and the combined size of the two systems

Battery Projects

  • Add a note specifying the total kW of the ESS being installed
Cover Page Notes

All Jobs [A final fire inspection is required. The Applicant/Installer is responsible for contacting the Indio Fire Marshal’s office at to schedule an inspection. A minimum of 48-hour notice is required]

Site

All Projects

  • Add EXTERIOR or INTERIOR to battery callout leader
  • Show the existing gas meter location

Battery In Garage Projects

  • Show a detailed garage floor plan indicating the location of the Tesla ESS panels and spacing requirements (per CFC 1206.11.2.1 and 1206.11.3.2).
  • Show protection details for the garage, such as bollards or parking blocks (per CFC 1206.11.7).
  • Indicate the location of the Fire Detection Heat Detector (per CFC 1206.11.6
  • Provide manufacturer spec sheets for heat detector.
Site Notes

Battery [AC DISCONNECT TO INITIATE RAPID SHUTDOWN TO BOTH PV AND ESS WHEN PROMPTED] 

Roof Plan


Roof Plan Notes

All Jobs [Provide adequate workspace per NEC code 110.26 30 inch minimum width, 3 feet maximum depth solar PV panels shall not obstruct or interfere with the function of plumbing vents or mechanical equipment] 

Attachment Detail

Provide UL listing for flat tile roof hooks or verification info that it is compatible with our racking.

Electrical Diagram

When an inverter is located inside the garage, an AC disconnect shall be installed in the garage and outside the garage.

Electrical Diagram Notes

Battery [AC DISCONNECT TO INITIATE RAPID SHUTDOWN TO BOTH PV AND ESS WHEN PROMPTED] 

Custom Placards Required
1
Placards Notes

Permanent placards from placard page of plans

  • Must have hard placards for inverter and AC disconnect - Will not accept stickers
Non Standard Revision Requirements

Corrections and Revisions

  • For every resubmittal, please resubmit the previous redline plan check comments.
  • Resubmit the revised plans without the correction stamp.

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Indio (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.