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City of Jurupa Valley (CA)

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

IEBC Accepted
1
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Adopted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
Existing Systems,Trenching
How Many Plansets Required
3
Revision Required
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
1

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes - 10kW+,Yes - Derate
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Ee Stamp Notes
  • EE stamp required for systems over 10kW
  • EE stamp required for derates
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

Review the installation address on a map

West of Van Buren blvd = 130 mph

East of Van Buren blvd = 110 mph

All Regions = Exposure Category C

Snow Load
0
Snow Load Notes

N/A

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
48
Structural Notes
  • ASCE Design Hazards Report showing wind and snow hazards is required
  • MUST INCLUDE BATTERY MOUNTING CALCULATIONS ON STRUCTURAL CALCS
  • Any project the pertains to the City of Jurupa Valley, must have a Jurupa Address on it. Even if Google Maps says otherwise. Project address CANNOT reflect City of Riverside, Eastvale or Mira Loma even if that's the address that appears on Google. If the project is located within zip code 92509, or 91752 it belongs to city Jurupa Valley
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter
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

All Jobs

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

Cover page must have a brief scope of work regarding battery system details -- Example:

Battery: Manufacturer

Capacity: __kW (charge rate) __kWh (capacity)

Purpose: Whole Home Backup/Partial Home Backup/Self-Consumption (Non-Backup)

Include sub panel details if applicable (i.e. (N) 125A SUB PANEL)


Backup

  • Backup Load Panel MUST be labeled 'sub panel'
  • Include sub panel in scope of work (Title Block)
Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
Yes - with dimensions

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Some addresses MUST be manually updated to reflect Jurupa Valley

Any project that will be submitted to City of Jurupa Valley, must have a Jurupa Address on it. Even if Lightspeed, or utility bill shows another city.

  • Project address CANNOT reflect City of Riverside, Eastvale or Mira Loma if submitting to Jurupa Valley.
  • If it falls in zip code 92509, or 91752 it belongs to city Jurupa Valley
  • This must be updated on all areas that reflect the address (Vicinity map, title block, etc.)

Address in both plans and structural calculations must match, and show Jurupa Valley

Cover Page

APN must be listed on title block

Must include brief Scope of Working showing proposed system details

System size

MPU rating & main breaker rating (if applicable)

Site

All structures must be clearly labeled

Roof Plan

ENHPASE

Must show micro-inverters on each panel

Call out combiner panel location

Existing systems

THE LAYOUT OF EXISTING PV SYSTEMS NEED TO BE ILLUSTRATED AS INDIVIDUAL MODULES, NOT ONE BIG 'OBSTRUCTION'

  • Layout of modules needs to be replicated in Aurora before downloading DXF

The AHJ requires (E) system details to be accurate to their records, ensure we have detailed information about the (E) system before proceeding

  • Module, Inverter (type, wattage, qty)
  • If (E) system uses micros, we must show that on the roof plan

The module coverage calculation must include existing systems (if applicable)

Attachment Detail

West of Van Buren - Use 4' o.c. attachment spans

Electrical Diagram

MPU

Include the (E) and (N) Service Panel Amperage, to show what we are upgrading from


The AHJ requires (E) system details to be accurate to their records, ensure we have detailed information about the (E) system before proceeding

  • Module, Inverter (type, wattage, qty)
  • Include accurate wiring illustration of (E) system
Electrical Diagram Notes


Custom Placards Required
0
Non Standard Revision Requirements
  • Clouding/Deltas/Revision letter MUST ONLY pertain to the most recent changes. We cannot include clouds or notes about previous changes.
  • Revision letter must specifically state changes made.
  • Cannot use abbreviations like BOS, etc.

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Yes
Ground Mount Notes

Ground Rod Required at ground mount panel installation. Please add to plan on single line and three line diagram

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