City of Redding (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

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Adopted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
Yes
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
Existing Systems,Trenching,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
No
New Planset Required For Module Swap
No

Stamps

Wet Stamps Required
None
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
Yes
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
95
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B residential exposure (occasionally C in rural areas)

Snow Load
30
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
Yes
Max Attachment Spacing
48
Structural Notes

NOTE: Only houses built before 1970 with 4” in 12” slope or greater will require an Engineered Plan

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
No
ESS Notes

No published information about battery placement.

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Site

* Draw dimension line between AC Disco and UM showing 10’ Max. * Add note at AC Disco: "[x]A DISCONNECT LOCATED WITHIN 10' LINE-OF-SIGHT OF METER." x = rating of disconnect switch in amps e.g. 60.

Site Notes

All Jobs [ROOF SNOW LOAD 30 PSF NON-REDUCIBLE]

Attachment Detail

If home is built prior to 1970 AHJ will only allow 24 O/C staggered attachments unless we provide engineering saying otherwise. If home is built after 1970 they will allow up to 48 O/C staggered attachments. We can provide engineering if we want 72 O/C. (You can look up year home was built on Zillow)

Electrical Diagram

For MPU or derates: show surge-protective device (SPD) in compliance with CEC 230.67

Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs[DISCONNECT LOCATED WITHIN 10' LINE-OF-SIGHT OF METER.]

Custom Placards Required
Yes
Placards Notes

Placards and Generator disconnect placards are required. Please.

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Setback Front Yard
10
Setback Back Yard
5
Setback Side Yard
5
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Redding (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.