Town of Truckee (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2023

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted

Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural

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

Revision Required: 0

Rough Inspection: None

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 0

Stamps

Wet Stamps Required: Digital Structural

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: 85

Wind Notes: Risk Category I =110 mph Risk Category II = 120 mph Risk Category III & IV=130 mph

Snow Load: 999

Snow Load Notes

Use link below to determine snow load:

https://townoftruckee.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=964e3c9b34f0412a9aa27477c5d79fb0

https://www.townoftruckee.gov/200/Snow-Load-Design

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 48

Structural Notes: **Seismic ** See CBC Section 1613 and ASCE 7-16, Chapter 11. Use Google map (http://maps.google.com/)or another source to determine site specific longitude and latitude. Use the USGS (http://www.usgs.gov/) website or NEHRP disk to determine S1 and Ss. Buildings are normally designed to seismic design category D. **Climate Criteria** The annual mean temperature from the National Climatic Data Center is 42.5º F. The 100 year return period air freezing index (99%) from the National Climatic Data Center is 1187. The lowest recorded temperature was -31º F in 1965. There are an average of six days annually with a low temperature of 0º F or lower. Depending upon the specific design application, the recommended winter design temperature should be taken somewhere within this range. The Town of Truckee is located in Climate Zone 16. ** **

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

Allowed POI: PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,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: Town of Truckee fire code requires a MCI switch located on the exterior of the home with-in 5 feet of the Main service panel. Please update line diagrams and Data Sheets with Shut down switch.

Cover Page: On cover sheet please change wording under codes to state "Conforms to the Town of Truckee Municipal Code" instead of " As Adopted by Town of Truckee"

Custom Placards Required: 0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim