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County of Plumas (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
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
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
0
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
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

Snow Load
999
Snow Load Notes

AHJ wants design and letters to reference roof snow load, not ground snow load. Snow Load changes per city. Please see document uploaded from the AHJ, "Structural Design Criteria Summary" in files below Always check with the permit techs for the snow loads. Snow loads can vary from parcel to parcel.

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes


Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
1

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

BATTERY [ESS shall not be located within 5 feet of a window or door to the interior.]

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

add voltage drop snip on 100' + trenching

Cover Page

Directions to the jobsite

(needs to be 1st page on all plansets submitted)

Site

**BATTERY JOBS:** * Note on plans that that ESS will not be within 5 feet of windows or doors to the interior.

Site Notes

BATTERY [ESS shall not be located within 5 feet of a window or door to the interior.]

Electrical Diagram


Label Page

**BATTERY JOBS:** * Provide a placard that indicates the battery as a source of power - TRI-POWER SOURCE PLACARD

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

No general setback requirements. Ground Mount must be within easements.

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