City of Orinda (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

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NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusAdopted
Wet Stamps RequiredNone
Fire Setback EnforcedYes

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

IEBC Accepted
Yes
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Adopted
Date SolarAPP+ Accepted
45240
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
Yes
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
Existing Systems,Trenching,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
3
Revision Required
No
New Planset Required For Module Swap
No

Stamps

Wet Stamps Required
None
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
Yes
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
110
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
Yes
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes
No Structural Calcs required if the "Required Structural Criteria" Form is filled out.
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.87

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
No
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Contra costa preforms all the plan check and inspection services for city of Orinda

Attachment Detail

When using tilt kits, Mark the min & max height on either end of the detail.

Non Standard Planset Requirements
Single Line Diagram

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Situational
Ground Mount Notes

Fencing is sometimes required on ground mount solar installations based on setbacks and visibility, see Orinda Municipal Code Sec. 7.39.9.

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