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City of Santee (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusAdopted
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
Adopted
Date SolarAPP+ Accepted
45187
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restriction Notes

Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV).

SolarAPP+ Restrictions
Existing Systems,Trenching
How Many Plansets Required
2
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

* Has adopted the new CalFire 2016 Code affecting the setback rules

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
95
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs. WS: 95mph Exposure Category C SL: 0

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
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
1
ESS Notes

Required items:

  • Mounting location that is structurally suited to bear the weight of the IQ Battery.
  • Total weight for the Battery, including the Battery unit, cover, and wall-mount bracket.
  • Battery system must be shown on placard. Battery system needs Battery Disco.
  • ESS disconnect required within 6ft of MSP on same wall and not blocked by walls/gates/etc.


Please follow ESS Impact Protection Guide document if placing battery in the garage

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
Local Disconnect,ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
Yes - with dimensions

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

ADD SPEC SHEET BELOW

Electrical Diagram

120% rule allowed per CEC 705.12(B)(2)(3)(d)

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 Santee (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.