City of San Luis Obispo (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: 44778

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 - Existing PV

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: Need calcs for 72" spacing (may not accept the structural checklist - unconfirmed if it was submitted on C. Garcia.) AHJ Engineer - Matt -

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required: Yes

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

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

Panel Schedule Required: Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating: 90

De Rating Ampacity: 1

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed: 0

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: Yes

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements: Title Sheet: PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ALTERATIONS, REPAIRS, OR ADDITIONS EXCEEDING $100, EXISTING DWELLING OR SLEEPING UNITS THAT HAVE ATTACHED GARAGES OR FUEL-BURNING APPLIANCES SHALL BE PROVIDE WITH A CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IN ACCORDANCE WITH R315.1. CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM SHALL BE INSTALLED IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: OUTSIDE OF EACH SEPARATE DWELLING UNIT SLEEPING AREA IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF THE BEDROOM(S) ON EVERY LEVEL OF A DWELLING UNIT INCLUDING BASEMENT THE INDIVIDUAL DWELLING UNIT SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH SMOKE ALARMS LOCATED AS REQUIRED FOR NEW DWELLINGS THE INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT AND ALL ASSOCIATE WIRING AND INTERCONNECTIONS SHALL BE PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2016 CEC 690.4(C)

Electrical Diagram: Centerfed 120%: EE Stamp Required

Custom Placards Required: 1

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim