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City of Agoura Hills (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusAdopted
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+ Restriction Notes

Residential PV above 38kW, installs that include an Electric Vehicle Charger, or solar on multi-family dwellings are not eligible for SolarApp.

SolarAPP+ Restrictions
Existing Systems,Trenching,Other
Revision Required
0
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Structural Calculations Required
No

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
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
All Projects
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91
BOS Restrictions

Standard

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

[LACOF]


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

Plan set

Cover Page


Cover Page Notes

All Jobs [All work shall be in compliance with the most current Los Angeles County fire code and its sections When ESS is installed inside garage, - Any planned or existing attached garage shall comply with all applicable codes and standards, and with the manufacturer's installation manual(s) to which the equipment has been listed, including requirements pertaining to fire protective features (E.g., gypsum board, doors, and ducts), and to alarm/detector devices when said device becomes available]

Electrical Diagram

Standard

Custom Placards Required
1
Placards Notes

Permanent placards from placard sheet of plans

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Agoura Hills (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.