County of Sutter (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
- 0
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 0
Stamps
- 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 C
- Snow Load
- 0
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs. (see DCR on McHugh, Kelly 09/01) Fire setbacks at the ridge must be called out as 18" for each MP instead of being combined to 3' total per DCR of a past project.
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Load 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
Standard
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- ESS Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
Read attachment, [Sutter County Solar Requirements] for roof and ground mounted solar. NO structural calcs MPU: Provide a spec sheet for the new panel and list the panel on the materials list
Please pay close attention to the Wire Schedule that it matches what is shown on the ELD, they will reject it if it does not line up exactly.
- Roof Plan
If we are installing modules around skylights, we must provide fall protection over the skylights.
- Attachment Detail
- Mounting systems MUST have a flashing that goes under composition shingle.
- AHJ does NOT allow Flashless attachments
- Sutter county DOES NOT accept Speedseal Mount/Speed Seal Track on Comp/SPEEDSEAL FOOT/FlashLoc as Approved mounting methods per R1.8.7.1-1.8.7.2 and do not meet the requirements of sections R903.1-R903.2
- Electrical Diagram
Please pay close attention to the Wire Schedule that it matches what is shown on the ELD, they will reject it if it does not line up exactly.
Centerfed 120% allowed
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
- Non Standard Revision Requirements
- Detailed Revision Letter Regarding Changes
- Do not mark just layout change, explain the layout change, example: 2 modules relocated due to obstruction, 3 modules relocated due to ridge fire setback
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Mesh/Scrim
- Ground Mount Notes
****For requesting Septic Map/ Plot Plans**** --- Press 0--- Request Ground Screws not allowed Setbacks: Front setback: 15 feet Interior Side setback: 3 feet if located more than 70 feet from front property line; 6 feet if located less than 70 from front property line Rear setback: 3 feet if located more than 70 feet from front property line; 6 feet if located less than 70 from front property line Cannot be within 50 ft of a well.
5/1 - according to inspector, a 3rd party inspector is needed before final on Nuance, please DQ Nuance in this AHJ
- Setback Front Yard
- 15