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City of Wasco (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusAdopted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
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
2
Revision Required
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

**R324.6.1 Pathways:** Not fewer than 2 pathways, on separate roof planes from lowest roof edge to ridge and not less than 36" wide, shall be provided on all buildings. Not fewer than one pathway shall be provided on the street or driveway side of the roof. For each roof plane with a PV array, a pathway not less than 36" wide shall be provided from the lowest roof edge to ridge on the same roof plane as the PV array, on an adjacent roof plane, or straddling the same and adjacent roof planes. Pathways shall be over areas capable of supporting firefighters accessing the roof. Pathways shall be located in areas with minimal obstructions such as vent pipes, conduit, or mechanical equipment. **R324.6.2 Setback at ridge:** For PV arrays occupying not more than 33% on the plan view total roof area, not less than an 18" clear setback is required on both sides of a horizontal ridge. For PV arrays occupying more than 33% on the plan view total roof area, not less than 36" clear setback is required on both sides of a horizontal ridge. **R324.6.2.1 Alternative setback at ridge:** Where an automatic sprinkler system is installed within the dwelling in accordance with NFPA 13D or Section P2904, setbacks at ridges shall comply with one of the following:* 1.For PV arrays occupying not more than 66% of the plan view total roof area, not less than an 18" clear setback is required on both sides of a horizontal ridge. 2\. For photovoltaic arrays occupying more than 66% of the plan view total roof area, not less than a 36" clear setback is required on both sides of a horizontal ridge. **R324.6.2.2 Emergency escape and rescue opening:** Panels installed on dwellings shall not be placed on the portion of a roof that is below an emergency escape and rescue opening. A pathway not less than 36" wide shall be provided to the emergency escape and rescue opening.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
110
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
48
Structural Notes

\- Provide uplift calcs and span charts for all **TRUSS** framing. \- Provide structural calcs for all **RAFTER** framing

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Revisions with letter head ALL IN ONE PDF for this AHJ. Standard per previously approved plans


Per the approved a past project plans, we need to delete the TLD note stating, OR #8 AWG MUST BE IN EMT CONDUIT


Expedited packet is not required Debbie at City of Wasco

Attachment Detail

For manufactured plated wood trusses at slopes of flat to 6:12 (27 degrees), the horizontal anchor spacings shall not exceed 4' and anchors in adjacent rows shall be staggered.

Electrical Diagram

Use Table 310.15(B)(16) Column 75 degrees C.

Label Page

ADD " TRI POWER SOURCE" LABEL FOR ESS PROJECTS

Custom Placards Required
1
Placards Notes

Main Site Placard - AHJ REQUIRES SPECIAL ORIENTATION DETAILS ON MAIN SITE PLACARD

  1. NESW compass orientation
  2. 'X-HERE' Demarcation at MSP
  3. Orientations to Street

Ground mount

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