County of Madera (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
- Targeted
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- MPU,Derate
- How Many Plansets Required
- 2
- Revision Required
- 1
- Rough Inspection
- None
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 0
Stamps
- Ee Stamp Required On SLD
- Yes - Derate
- Wet Stamps Required
- None
- Structural Calculations Required
- Yes
- Ee Stamp Notes
EE digital stamps if main breaker derate
- 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
- 7
- Snow Load Notes
N/A
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
Standard
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- AC Disconnect Required
- Yes
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 0.91
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 0
- ESS Notes
Provide battery elevation page. They want to see the distance from the windows, and the elevation height. Also, reflect if there's an existing battery for the existing system.
- Provide dimensions to wall openings on both side of the ESS to prove compliance with R328.3
When using the Tesla Backup Switch, we need to show the 200A BUS amperage on the ELD above the MSP block.
No published information about battery placement. If battery system, include this note on ELD: Producer's storage device(s) will not cause the Host Load to exceed its normal peak demand. Normal peak demand is defined as the highest amount of power required from the Distribution System by Producer's complete facilities without the influence or use of the energy storage device(s).
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- ESS Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- Yes - with dimensions
Plan set
- Electrical Diagram
Standard
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
- Placards Notes
Permanent BOS/disconnect & site plan placards as listed on placard page of plan set
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- No
- Ground Mount Notes
- Show setbacks from all directions: From Array to residence. From Array to end of property line. From Residence to end of property line.
- Spoke to planning department - their setback requirements are based off zoning of parcel (please see "Zoning Setbacks" document uploaded to files section)
- Ground Mount [Grading will be under 50 ft]
- Required to use plot plan template that is uploaded into files
- GM array needs to be min 10' from all other structures on site.
- Setback Front Yard
- 25
- Setback Back Yard
- 20
- Setback Side Yard
- 10