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City of South Lake Tahoe (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusAdopted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
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
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
Existing Systems,Trenching
Revision Required
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
120
Snow Load
999
Snow Load Notes

150 PSF

A Structural Engineer can provide reductions (alterations) to this requirement.

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

SE Required on corresponding PV pages

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

**Required Notes on Plans:** "The City of South Lake Tahoe requires one inspection (considered a “Final Inspection”). At the time of inspection, the permit holders must be prepared to provide access, prove torqueing at request of inspector, and be of the competency to explain integral parts of the system to prove conformance with all technical requirements in the field" "The requirement of snow breaks and or cleats will be at the discretion of the City of South Lake Tahoe Inspector of Record"

Cover Page Notes

All Jobs [The City of South Lake Tahoe requires one inspection (considered a “Final Inspection”). // At the time of inspection, the permit holders must be prepared to provide access, prove torquing at request of inspector, and be of the competency to explain integral parts of the system to prove conformance with all technical requirements in the field // The requirement of snow breaks and or cleats will be at the discretion of the City of South Lake Tahoe Inspector of Record]

Site

Basic site plan showing the location of the structure, north arrow, location of equipment, disconnects, gas meter location and proximity to electrical equipment, inverters, and any other related components of the PV system

Electrical Diagram

Locations of main service or utility disconnect

Total number of modules, number of modules per string, and the total number of strings

Make and model of inverter(s) and/or combiner box if used

If batteries are to be installed, include them in the diagram and show their locations and venting

Equipment cut sheets including inverters, modules, AC and DC disconnects, combiners and wind generators

Labeling of equipment as required by CEC, Sections 690 and 705

Grounding/bonding conductor sizes/types for structure (main ground, water bonding, gas bonding, etc.)

Equipment grounding conductor size, type, and location for circuits and module/rack grounding

Combiner/junction box locations

AC/DC disconnect types, sizes, and locations .

Conduit sizes/types from the array to the power source

Inverter string sizing or micro inverter branch circuit details

Conductor wiring types and sizes, system, and solar panel

Amperage size and location of the main electrical panels and subpanels

Custom Placards Required
0

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 South Lake Tahoe (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.