City of Suisun City (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

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NEC Code Version2023

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted

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: Targeted

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions: Yes

SolarAPP+ Restrictions: MPU,Derate

How Many Plansets Required: 2

Revision Required: No

New Planset Required For Module Swap: No

Stamps

Structural Calculations Required: No

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

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: 1

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed: No

ESS Notes: No published information about battery placement. If battery system, include this note on ELD: Producer's storage device(s) will not cause the Host Load to exceed its normal peak demand. Normal peak demand is defined as the highest amount of power required from the Distribution System by Producer's complete facilities without the influence or use of the energy storage device(s).

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Structural required Please provide PV checklist and Standard String packet. The AHJ requires these for us to submit our plans.

Per correction on a past project, The City of Suisun City requires anti-reflective glass on all residential PV Systems. Please provide data sheets for these panels that specifies anti-reflective or revise system and plans to show panels that are.

Electrical Diagram

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

A) Compliance with CEC705.12(A)

C) A supplemental GEC. Where one cannot be verified at time of inspection a driven rod will be required.

Custom Placards Required: Yes

Placards Notes: The city requires placards if the equipment is located behind a fence.

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim