City of Needles (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2023

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted

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: Targeted

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions: 1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions: MPU,Derate

How Many Plansets Required: 3

Revision Required: 1

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 0

Stamps

Wet Stamps Required: None

Structural Calculations Required: Yes

Stamp Location On Plans: Unspecified

Date On Stamps: Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced: 1

Setback Notes: * They have adopted the new CalFire 2018 code affecting the setback rules.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 110

Wind Notes: Exposure Category C

Snow Load: 5

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,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter

Panel Schedule Required: Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating: 90

De Rating Ampacity: 0.91

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: CE is to fill out the City of Needles Checklist, Standard Plan (Central Inverter or Micro, not both) and Structural criteria. Upload documents in Lightspeed files section as Other - CE - AHJ/Utility Forms when you upload plans

Cover Page: Please clearly indicate the scope of work on cover sheet. - outside of the Title box

Roof Plan Notes

Please provide a note stating that PV arrays shall be located at least 2h2 (2 times the maximum height of the modules above the roof deck) from the roof edge, a gable ridge, or a hip ridge. (ASCE 7-16 29.4.4).

Please add a note that Modules are to be 2 minimum and 10 maximum from roof deck.

Please provide anchorage calculations.

Electrical Diagram: Standard

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim