City of Rancho Cordova (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2023

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

SolarAPP+ StatusAdopted

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: Adopted

Date SolarAPP+ Accepted: 45076

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions: 1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions: Existing Systems,Trenching

How Many Plansets Required: 3

Revision Required: 1

Rough Inspection: None

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: 120

Wind Notes: Exposure Category C

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: Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps

Panel Schedule Required: Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating: 90

De Rating Ampacity: 1

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed: 1

ESS Notes

IF REQUIRED BY SMUD: PM Required. Inv > Disco > PM > POI Between Battery and Inverter, no Disco required. Battery Specific Labels \-- Main Breaker Labeled Disconnect 1 of 2 \-- Door of Main Service Panel labeled Disconnect 1 of 2 \-- Breaker in the BU Loads Panel labeled Disconnect 2 of 2

AVOID LOCATING BATTERY IN GARAGE> ONLY IF HOMEOWNER OR SR IS GOING TO CANCEL. If battery will be placed inside interior garage.

Provide a manufacture's spec sheet and installation manual for an approved heat detector for installation in the garage that is UL and CSFM listed for installation in areas where ethe ambient temp regularly reaches over 100 f. and that is compatible to be interconnected via hardwiring with the interior smoke alarms in the dwelling.

Heat detector -----> (Resideo wireless PROSIXHEATV)
Smoke alarms------> (Resideo wireless PROSIXSMOKEVA)
Control panel -------> (Resideo PORA7 or PROA7PLUS)

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Please complete the "PV Solar Checklist" from the files below. Only fill the pages relevant to the project. A quick guide to the document is below:

Page 4 - beginning of checklist
Page 5-11 fill for standard inverters
Page 12-17 fill when a second standard inverter is being used
Page 18-23 fill when microinverters are being used
Page 24-28 fill all structural criteria

IF SOLARAPP CHECKLIST NOT REQUIERED

Electrical Diagram: Standard

Custom Placards Required: 1

Placards Notes: Permanent placards from placard page of approved plans

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim