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City of Oakley (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusNot accepted
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
Not accepted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
How Many Plansets Required
3
Revision Required
0
Rough Inspection
None
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
110
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
0
Snow Load Notes

N/A

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

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
Yes
Electrical Load Calcs Required
All Jobs
Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.96
BOS Restrictions

Standard

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

ESS Disconnect is required to be within line of site of UM/MSP

On the elevation page, identify spacing between the ESS units in compliance of UL 9540. The UL 9540 test report must be included with plans.

The Contra Costa Fire Dept requires all UL 9540A test reports be the "full" report. (typical report is 60 pages).

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
Yes

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements


Electrical Diagram

120%: locate the solar breaker as far as possible from the center-fed main breaker.

Custom Placards Required
1

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

Structure not to exceed 15 Feet in height. ****For requesting Septic Map/Plot Plans**** Fill out the **request form attached at the bottom of this page**, (https://cchealth.org/eh/pdf/request_for_records.pdf) and then email that form to environmental health dept: ### / The plot plan must be drawn to scale of not less than 1 inch equals 20 feet (Health Officer Regulations for Sewage Collection and Disposal 602.A) - 1/27/2020 JRivkin See Carpenter-a past project & Clinton

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