County of Glenn (CA)
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
- 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
- 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
- 110
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category B _GM is a minimum of soil - 4_
- Snow Load
- 999
- Snow Load Notes
_Snow Load requirements change per elevation. If it’s in the valley it’s 0. Every 100 ft will be 5lbs, after that there’s a case study_
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
PE Requirements; SE & EE digital stamps on all corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Structural Calcs. WS 110 MPH GSL 5 PSF Engineer calcs must reflect wind exposure C. Provide calcs based on risk category II @ 90mph - a past project DCR*
Glenn County is a seismic category “D” ensure structural calcs state this.
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- AC Disconnect Required
- Yes
- 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
- 0.91
- BOS Restrictions
Standard
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 0
- ESS Notes
This AHJ requires elevation for ESS
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- ESS Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- Yes
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
- Cover Page
Project Description Note:
- Which building the solar will be mounted on.
- What the solar will be servicing.
- How many batteries are being installed.
- Will the main service panel be upgraded?
For Existing Solar: Include a note on the cover page that specifies whether the new system is an add-on or a standalone system. EX: THE NEW PV SYSTEM IS AN ADD-ON SYSTEM
- Site
the site plan to show the distance from garage to perimeter/fence line (GARCIA JOSE)
the site plan must have all structures labeled
- Attachment Detail
DO NOT use deck boards to stand off for conduit
- Electrical Diagram
If utilizing sum of all breakers on ELD remove the "Backfeed Breaker Sizing" table in the top left corner
Include existing system on plan-set
- Label Page
_Standard labeling. If disconnect away from main source additional labeling is required._
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
- Non Standard Revision Requirements
Revision letter must have detailed descriptions of all revisions made to plans
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- No
- Ground Mount Notes
- display dimension from array to all 4 property lines
- AHJ requires PV conductors to be protected per CEC code. They will allow scrim fencing as well as a fence around the array.
- 07/23/20 - Per staff, scrim may be placed over electrical components to avoid fencing around GM - NH
- Please Provide Footing Tables or Calculations to support engineers Footing statement.
- will request for a flood cert letter per correction on Porter, Tomas ***For Requesting Septic Plans*** *
- add array to flood map
- add water well to plan
- Provide a flood elevation certificate confirming utilities are located above flood elevation or provide the listings showing the utilities panel is watertight.
- Setback Front Yard
- 30
- Setback Back Yard
- 25
- Setback Side Yard
- 15