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City of Manteca (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
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes - Derate
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
Snow Load Notes

N/A

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
48
Structural Notes

STRUCTURAL CALCS REQUIRED IF: * All tile roofs * Comp roof with more than 4' attachment spacing and/or more than 5 PSF Ground mount PV system requires engineering analysis for seismic and wind loads, provide analysis for the ground mount structure

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates,Taps
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
75
De Rating Ampacity
0.96

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Indicate clearly on the drawings and in references, if the ESS is to be used during 'ON GRID' operation to shift PV generation from 'TIME OF USE', or if the ESS will operate and provide provide electricity, "OFF GRID".

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Layout of panels needs to reflect a straight egress path from 2nd story windows to the edge of the roof.

At lower front roofs: PROVIDE A CLEAR PATH FOR EGRESS THE WIDTH OF THE OPENABLE / OPERABLE SIDE OF THE WINDOW. THIS PATH OF EGRESS SHALL BE MAINTAINED FROM THE WINDOW DOWN TO THE LOWER GUTTER


MUST include picture showing if panel is end fed (120% of bus rating) or centerfed( 120% of bus rating) plan set must include 1-2 pics of main panel show inside wiring


CE will need to flatten plans prior to uploading.

Site

Mean roof height to be included on Site Plan

Roof Plan

Layout of panels needs to reflect a straight egress path from 2nd story windows to the edge of the roof.

Attachment Detail

* **09/22/21 - DERATING** **Provide load calculations for the derating of the main breaker. Show that the proposed main breaker is sufficiently sized for the existing loads present at the residence.**

Electrical Diagram

120% rule allowed per CEC 705.12(B)(2)(3)(d) For all taps: identify how the tap connection will be made, where it will be made, and with what product. Provide a cut sheet for the product.

Label Page

* **09/22/21 - LABEL PANEL** **Indicate on the plans that a label is to be placed at the main breaker panel** **stating: " MAIN BREAKER HAS BEEN DOWNSIZED TO ACCOMMODATE SOLAR, DO NOT UPSIZE ABOVE 150 AMPS"**

Label Page Notes

If derating, include following placard. "MAIN BREAKER HAS BEEN DOWNSIZED TO ACCOMMODATE SOLAR, DO NOT UPSIZE ABOVE XXX AMPS"


ADD NOTE ON PLACARD: CAUTION: DO NOT ADD OR ALTER ELECTRICAL LOADS BETWEEN MAIN BREAKER AND NON-PV END OF BUSSING WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Custom Placards Required
1
Placards Notes

Placards required when disconnect is behind gate.

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Situational
Ground Mount Notes

On ground-mounts: fencing not required for residential, but fencing is required for commercial Ground mount PV system requires engineering analysis for seismic and wind loads, provide analysis for the ground mount structure ***For Requesting Septic Map/ Plot Plans*** and request plans

Setback Front Yard
5
Setback Back Yard
5
Setback Side Yard
5
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Manteca (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.