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City of San Leandro (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
3
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
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
Top Right
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
110
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
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
0
ESS Notes

ESS on exterior walls must be at least 3 ft away from doors and windows.

Please provide mounting detail of the proposed energy storage battery. Show the number and size(s) of mounting bolt and minimum embedment on the detail.

A copy of the manufacturer’s installation, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning instructions shall be provided to the owner or placed in a conspicuous location near the ESS equipment

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

**ALL JOBS:** * Need to include 2-3 photos of main panel with cover on and with the cover off. **BATTERY JOBS:** * Provide complete mounting detail of the battery and show the number and size(s) of mounting bolt and minimum embedment on the detail. CBC section 107.

Site

**BATTERY JOBS:** * Indicate that the ESS is at least 3 ft from doors or windows * Provide a note that there will be no flammable or explosive materials near the location of the ESS.

Roof Plan

Ensure that installation of EMT shall conform with CEC Art. 358 *

Provide complete routing of conduit from the solar zone to the point of interconnection with the electrical service. Ensure that PV conduit, wiring systems and raceway circuits are located as close as possible to the ridge or hip valley and from the hip valley as directly as possible to an outside wall to reduce trip hazards and maximize ventilation opportunities. See CRC section R324.7.3.

* Please show and specify the location of power optimizers on the plan.

Roof Plan Notes

Ladder locations cannot be in front of windows or doors and cannot conflict with tree limbs, wires or signs. CFC 605.11.3.2.1

Attachment Detail

* Show and specify the height of the building on the plan, coordinate the building height with submitted structural calculations (page 2).

See City of San Leandro Plan Submittal Guidelines for Solar Photovoltaic Systems. * PV modules assembly are additional loads to existing roof with specified “existing systems,” ensure that the efficiency of the existing roof can accommodate the new loads. See CAL ENERGY CODE section 110.10 (b) 4 and CRC section 324.4.1 structural requirements.

Electrical Diagram
  • 120% rule allowed per CEC 705.12(B)(2)(3)(d)
Label Page
  • Installer name and contact information label required
Custom Placards Required
1
Non Standard Revision Requirements
  • Cloud and delta design changes for AHJ rejections.

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

****For plot plans/ Septic Maps**** ** ext. 213**

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