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City of Compton (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTesting
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
Testing
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
3
Revision Required
1
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 B

Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter,PV Breaker
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
1
BOS Restrictions

Standard

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

[LACOF]

This AHJ follows County of Los Angeles (ESS Requirements) (CA).

Please follow this link to County of Los Angeles (ESS Requirements) (CA)

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

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

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

ANY UNPERMITTED STRUCTURES ARE FOUND, NEED TO BE LABELED AND THIS NOTE HAS TO BE ADDED ON SITE PLAN [Non permitted structure to be removed or legalized under a separate permit, prior to inspections no electrical loads are allowed to non-permitted structures]

Site

SITE PLAN MUST BE IN 1/8:12 SCALE

Indicate whether the structure we are installing on is permitted and/or if it has electrical. This includes all sheds, patio covers, etc.

Site Notes

All Jobs [Non-permitted structures will be removed or legalized under separate permit // No electrical loads are allowed on non-permitted structures-uses, power will be disconnected prior to final approval]


All Jobs [All exposed conduits, wiring, mounting hardware, etc, must be painted to match the color of the roof/ facade respectively. Conduit between structures must be underground.]

Roof Plan


Roof Plan Notes

All jobs [Prior to Install panels, track and mounting connecting hardware]

Electrical Diagram


Label Page

Placard must address of install. Include compass orientation to North on placard

Custom Placards Required
1

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 Compton (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.