County of Fresno (CA)
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Report a correction NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusAdopted
Wet Stamps RequiredNone
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
- Adopted
- Date SolarAPP+ Accepted
- 45194
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- Yes
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- Existing Systems,Trenching
- How Many Plansets Required
- 2
- Revision Required
- Yes
- Rough Inspection
- None
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- No
Stamps
- Ee Stamp Required On SLD
- No
- Wet Stamps Required
- None
- Structural Calculations Required
- No
- Stamp Location On Plans
- N/A
- Date On Stamps
- N/A
Fire setbacks
- Fire Setback Enforced
- Yes
- Setback Notes
Standard
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 110
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category B
- Snow Load
- 0
- Snow Load Notes
N/A
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- Yes
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
- Versa S5 brackets require structural Engineering
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- AC Disconnect Required
- Yes
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,PV Breaker
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 0.91
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- No
- ESS Notes
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- ESS Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
H-FRAME
MUST INCLUDE H-FRAME ELEVATION DETAIL, SHOWING LAYOUT OF EQUIPMENT, FOOTING DETAIL/DEPTH
- Site
- Do not show other structures on plans (roof mount only) ONLY show the structure that the PV will be installed on
- MUST LABEL ALL EQUIPMENT ON SITE PLAN
- MUST SHOW AGGREGATE SITE AREA CALCULATION AND LOT COVERAGE
- DO NOT SHOW STREET NAME, PROPERTY LINES, DRIVEWAYS, OR FENCING
- Can not install with unpermitted structures on property. Unpermitted structures will be reviewed at the time of permit.
- Site Notes
All Jobs [FIRE CLASSIFICATION A SOLAR MODULES SHALL BE INSTALLED]
- MUST INCLUDE CORRESPONDING DATASHEET SHOWING THIS
- Roof Plan
- Electrical Diagram
- Custom Placards Required
- Yes
- Placards Notes
Permanent placards from placard sheet of plans
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- No
- Ground Mount Notes
Property line setbacks are site specific
- The solar panels must be UL rated for SRA areas.
- Structural calculations or design charts for the ground structure
- The engineer stamp is noted for structural only. The electrical designer must sign the plans
Site Plan
- Show entire parcel; dimensions to property lines; building uses; septic tank and leach lines (with distances); LPG tank; PUE; north arrow; adjacent street; driveways; accessory equipment.
- Aggregate area must be calculated including lot coverage
- Engineering required for all ground mounts.
- Setback Front Yard
- 20
- Setback Back Yard
- 20
- Setback Side Yard
- 20