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County of Placer (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusAdopted
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
Adopted
Date SolarAPP+ Accepted
45201
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
Existing Systems,Trenching
Revision Required
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes - Battery,Yes - Derate
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
Structural Calculations Required
Yes - Battery
Ee Stamp Notes

For derates or ESS projects: EE digital stamps required on SLD and Site Plan

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
999
Snow Load Notes

Please review this parcel map for more detailed snow loads: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/4db2f900b53d44d092ff8d2203f91b3d/

Snow Load table: https://ecode360.com/43588343?highlight=load&highlight=loading&highlight=loads&highlight=snow&searchId=6530841256688199#43588343

ELEVATION ABOVE SEA LEVEL GROUND SNOW LOAD (Pg) (P.S.F.) SNOW DENSITY D (PCF) MAXIMUM ANTICIPATED SNOW DEPTH (Dg)

100 - 1,000 ft. 10#

1,001 - 1,600 ft. 20#

1,601 - 2,500 ft. 29#

2,501 - 3,000 ft. 55#

3,001 - 3,500 ft. 70#

3,501 - 4,000 ft. 100#

4,001 - 4,500 ft. 160#

4,501 - 5,000 ft. 200#

5,001 - 5,500 ft. 260#

5,501 - 6,000 ft. 315#

6,001 - 6,500 ft. 375#

6,501 - 7,000 ft. 430#

7,001 - 7,500 ft. 490#

7,501 ft. up 545#

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Standard


SE required for ESS only projects.

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
Yes
Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

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)."

Include ESS Mounting Details


Electrical Shunt Trip/Switch shall be provided NTFPD Ordinance 02-2022 509.2.1(3) "The facility is equipped with multiple electrical sources, such as fuel cells, ESS, generators or solar photovoltaic systems. The remote main power electrical shunt trip/switch shall be hard wired to all power sources. The electrical shunt trip/switch shall be installed on the exterior of the building in an approved location protected from the elements. (A DISCONNECT TO TURN OFF THE WHOLE SYSTEM BETWEEN GATEWAY AND MSP

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Cover Page

Include Wind Speed and Ground Snow Load on Cover page Wind Speed 110MPH ELEVATION ABOVE SEA LEVEL GROUND SNOW LOAD (Pg) (P.S.F.) SNOW DENSITY D (PCF) MAXIMUM ANTICIPATED SNOW DEPTH

(Dg) 100 - 1,000 ft. † 10#

1,001 - 1,600 ft. 20# 20.0

1,601 - 2,500 ft. 29# 20.0

2,501 - 3,000 ft. 55# 20.0 3.0 ft.

3,001 - 3,500 ft. 70# 20.0 3.8 ft.

3,501 - 4,000 ft. 100# 20.0 5.0 ft.

4,001 - 4,500 ft. 160# 22.7 6.5 ft.

4,501 - 5,000 ft. 200# 24.5 8.2 ft.

5,001 - 5,500 ft. 260# 26.7 9.7 ft.

5,501 - 6,000 ft. 315# 27.0 11.7 ft.

6,001 - 6,500 ft. 375# 29.6 12.7 ft.

6,501 - 7,000 ft. 430# 30.1 14.3 ft.

7,001 - 7,500 ft. 490# 30.6 16.0 ft.

7,501 ft. up 545# 32.4 16.8 ft.

Site


Attachment Detail

* Provide a Unirac span table, with spans highlighted for site specific design. Highlight tables for wind exposure, wind speed, snow load, roof pitch, and wind zone, as applicable.

Electrical Diagram

120% rule allowed per CEC 705.12(B)(2)(3)(d)

Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [Further ampacity adjustments are necessary when more than 3 current carrying conductors are installed in the conduit. See CEC Table 310.15(B)(2)(a) // PER CEC 690.63 Exception: For dwelling unit, the sum of the ampere ratings of the overcurrent devices shall not exceed 120 percent of the bus bar or conductor.]

Custom Placards Required
1
Placards Notes

Placards required if equipment is behind fence.

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

6/13/24


Height Side & Rear Setback

6’ or less from natural grade 7.5’ to property line

8’ or less from natural grade 10’ to property line

15’ or less from natural grade 15’ to property line


Listed ground screws are allowed but must be confirmed with a pull or torque test, based on manufacturer recommendations and anchorage/uplift requirements of the installed system.


Engineering [When the total height from ground to top of the array (not post height) exceeds 6 feet] for mounting, attachments, and foundation to meet the minimum wind and snow loads.


Provide details of attachments, anchors, brackets, photovoltaic panels, and all hardware. Show distance from array to property lines, see attached red line drawings from AHJ and change plans.


Also please show septic and leach field. *


Include easements in the site plan *


GM arrays can not be within 50' of all easements


All waterways including streams and ponds must be included in plans and must include dimensions


Complete "Grading Permit Questionnaire" from files below and upload with PV plans.


Flood zone: 50' from ordinary high water mark.

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Plot Map and Septic search


You can use our Online Electronic Database, link to it here: https://ecmwebprod22.placer.ca.gov/ehs2/!samples/sample-cq/index.html

 

Please make sure that you search our records using only the APN.

 

  • Enter the Assessor’s Parcel Number in the field Assessor’s Parcel No. The number needs to 12 digits long and the last three digits should be 000. If you do not want to use 000 at the end of the search, you can use an * at the end of the parcel number (ex: 040-018-009-000 or 040-018-009*) Scroll down and hit Search. Do not enter the other search field options, example: addresses, dates, names, or the file will not appear. Only enter the APN with dashes and zeros.

 

  • Please make sure that you search our records using only the APN. If you do not know the APN for the specific parcel, you can find it by using the Assessor’s GIS system, which you can locate here:

http://maps.placer.ca.gov/Html5viewer/Index.html?configBase=http://arcgis/Geocortex/Essentials/REST/sites/LIS_Public/viewers/LIS_Base-Public/virtualdirectory/Resources/Config/Default

 

  • This will give access to all digitized records that have been published by Environmental Health. 

 

  • If there are digital records already available for the parcel in question, the files will appear under search results.

 

  • If no records appear you can submit a Public Record Request:

https://www.placer.ca.gov/2817/Public-Records-Request

Setback Front Yard
50
Setback Side Yard
10
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Placer (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.