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City of Yucaipa (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
45884
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
Storage Systems,Existing Systems,Trenching,MPU
How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
0
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
110
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

Snow Load
999
Snow Load Notes

**0 PSF Up to Elevation 1800 5 PSF Up to Elevation 2800**

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,Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,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


SHOW LOCATION OF THE INTEGRATED SMOKE/HEAT DETECTOR AT THE ESS LOCATION. CLEARLY SHOW THAT THE BATTERIES ARE IN THE PROTECTED ZONE OR SHOW BOLLARDS.

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect,Local Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

STANDARD

Site

AC Disconnect shall be readily accessible to MSP, cannot be located behind a gate.

Electrical Diagram

STANDARD

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Situational
Ground Mount Notes

GM: If the array is not accessible (property line fencing) then we just want the conductors Protected from physical damage. _See email from Inspector in attachments._


comments in plans and calcs.

1. Put wind and earthquake design data on the plans per CBC Sections 1603.1.4 & 1603.1.5.

2. Provide material specs. on the plans for concrete, reinforcement, steel and steel fasteners.

3. Provide RISA calculations output. Include the pages for "Global" and "Code Check".

4. Without a soils report use Soil Class 5 for lateral bearing capacity = 100pcf, bearing capacity = 1,S00psf, friction = 1500/6 = 250psf.

5. Note roof framing material and specs.

6. Provide shear transfer details from solar panel roof to post footing supports.

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