County of Humboldt (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
- SolarAPP+ Status
- Adopted
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- Existing Systems,Trenching
- How Many Plansets Required
- 3
- Revision Required
- 1
- Rough Inspection
- None
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 0
Stamps
- 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 B
- Snow Load
- 0
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 72
- Structural Notes
- AHJ requires structural calculations for manufactured homes.
- 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
Trusses can have MAX attachments of 48 . AHJ will not allow 6' attachments for trusses even with stamps ** Rafters with 6' spans will qualify with Structural Criteria Check List, Trusses will not. If the project qualifies for structural criteria it may be used. If the project does not qualify we can request structural stamps - Does not apply to projects that qualify for solarapp
- Attachment Detail
Per Structural Criteria (California Toolkit #5) Note #3: Trusses can have MAX attachments of 48". AHJ will not allow 6' attachments for trusses even with stamps **(PER a past project DCR 11/16/20)** Rafters with 6' spans will qualify with Structural Criteria Check List, Trusses will not. - Does not apply to projects that qualify for solarapp
- Electrical Diagram
- For MPUs, include the spec sheets of the new Service Panel.
- Provide working clearances for PV inverters, batteries, disconnects and panelboards including 6’6” height. CEC 110.26(A)
- Provide method of buss bar protection at main service panel per 705.12 or 705.13. If a PCS system will be used, please specify the busbars/circuits/power production sources to be monitored and/or controlled. Specify the max setting for monitored and controlled circuits of the power production sources.
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- No
- Ground Mount Notes
Include appropriate information from the plot plan on the site plan, such as septic and leach lines, waterways, easements, or pipelines. Reference the Plot Plan Checklist below for additional details.
Need to show at least a 20’ setback from the edge of the road easement to the solar array.
Need to show the setback distance from ground mount solar array to property line.
For septic records: