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City of Adelanto (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
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
Other (See Submission Notes)
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
1

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

Provide a 3 foot pathway measured perpendicular from the exterior wall. In other words, if the overhang is 1 foot, provide a 4 foot pathway measured from the edge of the roof overhang (flying rafter) Panels and modules installed on dwellings shall not be placed on the portion of a roof that is below a bedroom window. A 36-inch-wide pathway shall be provided to the window opening.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
110
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

Snow Load
5
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
48
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Conditional Criteria
Exterior knife switch required
Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91
BOS Restrictions

Standard

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Provide an elevation diagram showing the ESS will be minimum 3 feet from doors, windows, and other ESS.

ESS disconnect required within 6ft of Battery on same wall and not blocked by walls/gates/etc


IF ESS IS TO BE LOCATED IN A GARAGE THEN A DETAILED FLOOR PLAN MUST BE PROVIDED SHOWING THAT THE ESS IS NOT WITHIN THE DRIVING PATH OF THE VEHICLE


The maximum energy capacity of individual ESS units shall not exceed 20 kWh. • The ESS shall comply with applicable requirements in Section 1207. • The ESS shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and their listing. • Individual ESS units shall be separated from each other by at least 3 feet (914 mm). • The ESS shall be separated from doors, windows, operable openings into buildings or HVAC inlets by at least 3 feet (1524 mm). [CFC 1207.8.4]

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
Yes - with dimensions

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements


Cover Page

Notate whether or not the project will contain solar energy storage (ESS)

Site

Demonstrate or note the size of the roof overhang for the AHJ to confirm that our fire access pathway does not extend onto the unsupported section of roof past the load bearing walls.

Site Notes

Specify if license is C-10 or C-46. Each sheet of plans shall bear the name, license number, signature, and date of a C-46 (solar license) or a C-10 (electrical license) as the design-builder of the photovoltaic solar system.


Do this on the title block

Roof Plan

Show dimensions of PV array

Attachment Detail

Provide wind speed on attachment detail page

Electrical Diagram

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

TLD needs to show an exterior knife switch Include note: DC disconnect and AFCI included next to inverter.

When performing a service upgrade, provide a surge protection device and call it out on the line diagram.

Custom Placards Required
1

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

Can't be seen from the street. Setbacks are 10' from rear & 5' from sides. Spoke with the inspector Greg.

Setback Back Yard
10
Setback Side Yard
5
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Adelanto (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.