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County of Imperial (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusPiloting
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

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Piloting
Date SolarAPP+ Accepted
45510
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
Existing Systems,Trenching
How Many Plansets Required
Other (See Submission Notes)
Revision Required
0
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

>10kW requires EE


Stamped planset needs to be sealed by the engineer of record

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
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Standard

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
0.87

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

ESS disconnect required within 6ft of MSP on same wall and not blocked by walls/gates/etc

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
Yes - with dimensions

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Home elevation required

  • Cross-section of the structure
  • Dimensions for each structural member, and from grade to top of the solar module.
  • See files section for clear example of what dimensions are required on the elevation
  • 3/1/24 add battery information on planset
Site
  • Show the existing utilities (i.e. water, sewer and electrical)
  • Including how they connect to the outside of the property (i.e. show where the power pole is in relation to property and label it).
  • Plans must show the roof percentage cover by solar panels and provide the measurements of the setback required by the fire code.
Roof Plan

Plans must show the roof percentage cover by solar panels and provide the measurements of the setback required by the fire code.

Attachment Detail

Flashing required.

Electrical Diagram

>10kW must be stamped by EE

Non Standard Planset Requirements
Home Elevation

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Yes
Ground Mount Notes

Ground Mounts: Require Fencing with Warning Signs.

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