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City of Salinas (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
Date SolarAPP+ Accepted
46057
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
Existing Systems,Trenching
How Many Plansets Required
3
Revision Required
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
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

Provide a dimension on the site plan from the roof edge to the panel edge. The distance must be a minimum of 2h2 (two times the height that the panels sit above the roof)

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
95
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
0
Snow Load Notes

N/A

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes
  • ESS Structural Wall Calcs Required As Well
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

If battery system, include this note on ELD: Producer's 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 Producer's complete facilities without the influence or use of the energy storage device(s). If battery is installed in garage, Provide partial floor plan. Show adequate working clearances and protection from vehicle impact if necessary. Note or show that there are no openings into the dwelling within 3 ft of the ESS


Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Ground Mount: Fencing may be required, depends on where the ground mount will go on property,

Provide spec sheet for MPU being installed

Cover Page


Cover Page Notes

All Jobs [ Occupancy: (R-3) // Construction Type: (V-B) // Number of Stories: 1 // Sprinklered: NO)

Roof Plan Notes

ALL JOBS [Mean roof height is 15 ft]

Electrical Diagram

120% rule allowed per CEC 705.12(B)(2)(3)(d)

Custom Placards Required
1

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Situational
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Salinas (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.