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County of Del Norte (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
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes
Wet Stamps Required
None
Structural Calculations Required
No
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
999
Snow Load Notes

0 Lbs < 300' 5 Lbs > 300'

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes
Structural Engineering required only for Ground mounts and Commercial projects.
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
1

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

85-110. Projects with exposure D require engineering Jurisdiction wants a copy of the homeowners deed with plans - will verify with solar plan checker.

Roof Plan

Show roof framing type. If conventional stick framed, include spans.

Electrical Diagram

Provide 3 Line Diagram

Custom Placards Required
1

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Situational
Ground Mount Notes

Structural Engineering required only for Ground mounts and Commercial projects. **Ground Mount Fencing Requirement: Site-specific only. Livestock protection etc. Is there an overall accepted soil class within your jurisdiction for ground-mounted arrays? ****1500 psi **

Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Del Norte (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.