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City of Yorba Linda (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusAdopted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
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

IEBC Accepted
1
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Adopted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
Existing Systems,Trenching,MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes - 10kW+
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Ee Stamp Notes

Provide stamp on SLD for any projects over 10KW

Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
110
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

Snow Load
0
Snow Load Notes

N/A

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION LETTER REQUIRED

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
Yes
Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Load 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
0
ESS Notes

If installed in garage, bollards are required

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

SHOW DIMENSION BETWEEN ROOF SURFACE AND SOLAR MODULE

LOAD CALCS REQUIRED FOR CENTER FED PANELS

Cover Page

Note required on cover sheet

Dwelling equipped with fire sprinklers: Y / N

Number of stories:

Construction type: V-B

Occupancy: R-3 (residential) or U (misc, such as detached structures)

Cover Page Notes

All Jobs [The contractor shall provide a written letter to the building inspector stating that all accessible structural connections have been installed in conformance with the requirements of the approved plans]

Site

CALL OUT LOCATION OF GAS METER

Roof Plan

SHOW CONDUIT RUN

LABEL ROOF SURFACES, MATCH WITH STRUCTURAL CHART

Electrical Diagram

CENTER FED

LOAD CALCS REQUIRED FOR CENTER FED PANELS


MPU

PROVIDE DATASHEET FOR PANEL, SHOWING UL LISTING

TYPE 1 OR 2 SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICE REQUIRED

Custom Placards Required
1

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 Yorba Linda (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.