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City of Lemoore (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

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Adopted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
Existing Systems,Trenching
How Many Plansets Required
Other (See Submission Notes)
Revision Required
0
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural
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

SE stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs. WS 110mph. Exposure B. * 12/02/20 - City of Lemoore - Inspector / Plan checker doesn't want to approved GMA projects. Inspector will only approved pv plans with GMA if we can provide a Singed PG&E Approval Letter. He said just do an MPU. - Jess H * if installing on a patio cover, structural is required.

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

AC Disconnect must be located within line sight of MSP and within 10' of MSP

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
1
ESS Notes

Producers storage device(s) will not cause the Host Load to exceed its normal peak demand. Normal peak demand is defined as the highest amount of power required from the Distribution System by Producers complete facilities without the influence or use of the energy storage device(s). - The customers solar generating system, including an energy storage system if installed, connected to the GMA, will have no more than a maximum rating of 14.0 kilowatts (kW) at 240 volts (V) and does not produce a total of more than 60 amps

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

ll zinscos panels in Lemoore is automatic MPU. MC Please do not place mods over O'hagen vents when designing or in the CR process. This has failed inspection Please do not place mods over O'hagen vents when designing or in the CR process. This has failed inspection

Electrical Diagram

Standard

Custom Placards Required
1
Placards Notes
  • SPECIAL PLACARD - AHJ REQUIRES PCS SETTING FOR ALL TESLA POWERWALL JOBS

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 Lemoore (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.