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City of Riverbank (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTesting
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
Testing
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
3
Revision Required
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
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

At hips and valleys, the photovoltaic panels shall not be located

closer than 1.5’ to a hip or valley, if panels are to be placed at both sides of the hip or valley. 

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
85
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
0
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
Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.82

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
1
ESS Notes
  • When the ESS is located more than 5 feet from the connected equipment or passes through a wall there shall be a disconnecting means provided at the ESS, and a manual pull handle disconnect located outside.
  • Stand-alone systems (battery backup) shall have a permanent plaque on the exterior of the building or structure at a readily visible location. The plaque shall indicate the location of the system disconnecting means, and that the structure contains a stand-alone electrical power system.
  • Projects with multiple batteries (not including existing batteries) must explain how the batteries will be connected together.
  • ESS disconnect to be withing site of ESS and readily accessible. It must be labeled "ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM DISCONNECT".
Separate ESS Disconnect Required
Local Disconnect,ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

* **PROVIDE A DATA SHEET/DETAIL ON ROOFTOP JUNCTION BOXES AND SHOW HOW THEY WILL BE MOUNTED** * VERIFY THAT THE CABLE CONNECTORS USED ON THE INPUT AND OUTPUT SIDES OF THE OPTIMIZER OR MICROINVERTER TOGETHER WITH THE SOLAR PANEL OR ARRAY CABLES USE THE SAME MANUFACTURER OR ARE LISTED FOR COMPATIBILITY AND PROVIDE **LISTING**

Cover Page Notes

All Jobs [NOTE TO INSTALLERS: PER THE REQUIREMENTS OF CRC R324.7.3 CONDUIT ON THE ROOF SHALL BE RUN TO REDUCE TRIP HAZARDS AND MAXIMIZE VENTILATION OPPORTUNITIES BY FOLLOWING RIDGES, HIPS AND VALLEYS. // CONDUIT RUNS FROM COMBINER BOXES OR THE LAST ARRAY SHALL FOLLOW, AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE, THE RIDGE, HIP OR VALLEY TO THE NEAREST OUTSIDE WALL. // CONDUIT RUNS BETWEEN ARRAYS AND/OR COMBINER BOXES SHALL BE RUN SUCH THAT CONDUIT PATHS ARE MINIMIZED AND STILL COMPLY WITH THE ROUTING NOTED ABOVE. // DC WIRING WHEN RUN IN THE ATTIC OR ENCLOSED SPACES SHALL BE IN CONDUIT AND, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT POSSIBLE, BE RUN ALONG THE BOTTOM OF LOAD BEARING MEMBERS. // **THE BACKFEED BREAKER SHALL NOT BE MARKED FOR “LINE” AND “LOAD” MARKINGS // ALL EMT CONDUIT FITTINGS SHALL BE LISTED AS WEATHERPROOF FITTINGS // THE SAME MANUFACTURER’S CONNECTORS, SOLAR EDGE MC-4, SHALL BE USED IN CASES WHERE THE FACTORY INSTALLED CABLES ARE NOT LONG ENOUGH OR FOR HOMERUNS // CONDUIT ON THE ROOF SHALL BE SUPPORTED A MINIMUM OF 7/8” OFF OF THE ROOF.** ]

Site

* PROVIDE LOCATIONS OF GATES, SPECIFYING LOCKED OR UNLOCKED AND FENCES. LOCKED GATES, WITH MID EQUIPMENT BEHIND, SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH DUAL-LOCKING HASP. * SHOW THE LOCATION OF THE GAS METER

Roof Plan Notes

All Jobs [CONDUIT SHALL NOT PASS WITHIN 10 FEET OVERHEAD OF THE GAS RISER // **WHEN CABLE, INCLUDING PV CABLE(S), IS RUN BETWEEN ARRAYS IT SHALL BE ENCLOSED IN CONDUIT.]**

Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [ALL EMT CONDUIT FITTINGS SHALL BE LISTED AS WEATHERPROOF FITTINGS. // THE BACKFEED BREAKER SHALL NOT BE MARKED FOR “LINE” AND “LOAD” MARKINGS. // NEW ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT/PANEL SHALL BE LOCATED A MINIMUM OF 36" AWAY FROM THE GAS RISER/METER. ANY REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING SERVICE PANEL WHEN THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE GAS METER RISER AND THE ELECTRICAL PANEL IS LESS THAN 36" WILL REQUIRED THAT THE SPACING COMPLY WITH THE PG&E GREEN BOOK // CONDUIT ON THE ROOF SHALL BE SUPPORTED A MINIMUM OF 7/8" OFF THE ROOF // CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY A GROUND ELECTRODE]

Label Page

_All Projects:_ **Placard info: ALL SIGNAGE SHALL BE WHITE, MINIMUM 3/8” HIGH, ALL CAPITAL LETTERS, ARIAL OR SIMILAR FONT, ON RED BACKGROUND. [CEC 690.31(G)(4)] MATERIAL REQUIRED TO BE REFLECTIVE, WEATHER RESISTANT AND SUITABLE FOR THE ENVIROMENT** _ **Existing Systems:**_ * Provide a label within 3’ of the service disconnecting means stating that the pv systems are provided with different rapid shutdown types or none at all. The plaque shall detail plan view diagram of the roof shall be provided showing each different PV system with a dotted line and note around areas that remain energized. The above plaque shall be done with black on yellow background with title in 3/8” text and the remaining in 3/16” in black on white background. * Provide a label at the main service panel denoting all electrical sources on or in the premises. the label shall be installed at service equipment. this shall include the utility service, solar combiner, electrical panels, ac disconnect from inverter and battery inverter supplies. this shall be in plaque or directory form. shall contain the wording “caution: multiple sources of power.”

Custom Placards Required
1
Non Standard Revision Requirements

PROVIDE A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO COMMENTS.

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Riverbank (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.