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County of Fresno (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
45194
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
Existing Systems,Trenching
How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
None
Structural Calculations Required
No
Stamp Location On Plans
N/A
Date On Stamps
N/A

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
110
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
0
Snow Load Notes

N/A

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes
Versa S5 brackets require structural Engineering
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes


Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

H-FRAME

MUST INCLUDE H-FRAME ELEVATION DETAIL, SHOWING LAYOUT OF EQUIPMENT, FOOTING DETAIL/DEPTH

Site
  • Do not show other structures on plans (roof mount only) ONLY show the structure that the PV will be installed on
  • MUST LABEL ALL EQUIPMENT ON SITE PLAN
  • MUST SHOW AGGREGATE SITE AREA CALCULATION AND LOT COVERAGE
  • DO NOT SHOW STREET NAME, PROPERTY LINES, DRIVEWAYS, OR FENCING
  • Can not install with unpermitted structures on property. Unpermitted structures will be reviewed at the time of permit.
Site Notes

All Jobs [FIRE CLASSIFICATION A SOLAR MODULES SHALL BE INSTALLED]

  • MUST INCLUDE CORRESPONDING DATASHEET SHOWING THIS
Roof Plan


Electrical Diagram


Custom Placards Required
1
Placards Notes

Permanent placards from placard sheet of plans

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

Property line setbacks are site specific

  • The solar panels must be UL rated for SRA areas.
  • Structural calculations or design charts for the ground structure
  • The engineer stamp is noted for structural only. The electrical designer must sign the plans

Site Plan

  • Show entire parcel; dimensions to property lines; building uses; septic tank and leach lines (with distances); LPG tank; PUE; north arrow; adjacent street; driveways; accessory equipment.
  • Aggregate area must be calculated including lot coverage
  • Engineering required for all ground mounts.
Setback Front Yard
20
Setback Back Yard
20
Setback Side Yard
20
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Fresno (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.