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City of Chowchilla (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
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
How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
0
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
Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.96
BOS Restrictions

Need a second AC Disconnect when the disco is not within line of sight of the inverter.

Battery / ESS

ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
Yes

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

PER THE REQUIREMENTS OF CRC 324.7.2.7, CONDUIT ON THE ROOF SHALL BE RUN TO REDUCE TRIP HAZARDS AND MAXIMIZE VENTILATION OPPORTUNITIES BY FOLLOWING RIDGES, HIPS AND VALLEYS.


CONDUIT RUNS FROM COMBINER BOXES OR THE LAST ARRAY SHALL FOLLOW, AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE, THE RIDGE, HIP OR VALLEY TO THE NEAREST OUTSIDE WALL.


CONDUIT RUNS BETWEEN ARRAYS AND/OR COMBINER BOXES SHALL BE RUN SUCH THAT CONDUIT PATHS ARE MINIMIZED AND STILL COMPLY WITH THE ROUTING NOTED ABOVE.


DC WIRING WHEN RUN IN THE ATTIC OR ENCLOSED SPACES SHALL BE IN CONDUIT AND, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT POSSIBLE, BE RUN ALONG THE BOTTOM OF LOAD BEARING MEMBERS


Need a second AC Disconnect when the disco is not within line of sight of the inverter.

Roof Plan

SHOW GAS METER AND THAT THERE IS A MINIMUM OF 36 FROM GAS METER TO NEW ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. PROVIDE CLEAR AND DIMENSIONED FIRE ACCESS POINTS PER CRC R324.6.1

PLEASE SPECIFY WHETHER THE CONDUIT WILL RUN IN ATTIC OR ON TOP OF THE ROOF 36 PATHWAY REQUIRED FROM THE DRIVEWAY SIDE

Attachment Detail


Electrical Diagram

120% rule allowed per CEC 705.12(B)(2)(3)(d) SHOW DIMENSION BETWEEN AC AND MSP (10' MAX) ON SLD, make sure we are calling out conduit distance off the roof. ex: IN 3/4 EMT CONDUIT 1/2 OFF THE ROOF (between jbox and inverter)

Electrical Diagram Notes

ON CALCS PAGE, MAKE SURE TO SHOW DERATE CALCS FOR WIRE BETWEEN J-BOX TO INVERTER

Custom Placards Required
1

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

1/15/25 AHJ has notified us that they will only accept Ground Mount submittals with our site plan image on their plot plan form.

Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Chowchilla (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.