County of Santa Barbara (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2023

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

SolarAPP+ StatusAdopted

Wet Stamps RequiredNone

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: 45188

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions: 1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions: Existing Systems,Trenching

How Many Plansets Required: 3

Revision Required: 1

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD: No

Wet Stamps Required: None

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: 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: 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

WHEN MOUNTING BATTERY(S) IN INTERIOR OF GARAGE - Provide floor plan including all (E) doors and (E) lighting. Provide note: Smoke detector to be installed above all interferon mounted ESS equipment. ELD: Please show where WEG Soft Start is to be installed (attach spec sheets).

Include this note, 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).

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: For Batteries & Any time we are installing a subpanel / relocating loads in general: Please note All relocated loads to comply with CEC210.12D. AFCI protection Please note that 25A back feed breaker on new sub panel to have additional hold down hardware CEC408.36D Ground Mounts - See attached guidelines in Files.

Electrical Diagram: AHJ accepts 120% on center-fed mains with alternate means and methods. No EE stamp required.

Custom Placards Required: 1

Placards Notes: Permanent placards from placard page of plans

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim

Ground Mount Notes: VEGETATION AROUND ARRAY SHALL BE CLEARED VERTICAL: 13'-6" HORIZONTAL: 10' may need scrim fencing under GMs to protect conductors (sending a past project to test)