County of Mariposa (CA)
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
- How Many Plansets Required
- 3
- Revision Required
- 0
- 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
- Top Right
- Date On Stamps
- Expiration Date
Fire setbacks
- Fire Setback Enforced
- 1
- Setback Notes
Standard
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 120
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category C
- Snow Load
- 999
- Snow Load Notes
Call County with the APN # to find out what the snow load is. Varies depending on area. "Ground snow load in Mariposa County is generally determined by elevation. Please call the office with an APN# and address and we can provide you with an approximate ground snow load. Per CRC R301.2.3 **any site that has a ground snow load greater than 70 lbs. per square foot shall require engineering.** " Every parcel in Mariposa County has a ground snow load
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
- No PE required
- 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
- 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
- Cover Page
Call out the snow load and wind speed for the project
- Site
- If trenching, request septic mapping ahead of plans build
- Electrical Diagram
Regarding Generators, if the customer has or will have a generator: Inspector at AHJ (Justin) said that they require permits for generator and must be shown on electrical diagram. They also require transfer switch, either manual or automatic.
- Custom Placards Required
- 0
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- No
- Ground Mount Notes
GROUNDMOUNT Requirements Per Correction on Project a past project:
- Footings must be 10 feet from septic leach lines (per correction).
- Setbacks: 25' on all sides; 55' from the centerline of roads (per Kaitlyn at the AHJ).
Site Plan must include:
- Parcel map
- All existing buildings and septic system
- Identification of the structure we’re installing solar on
- Identification of the structure we’re interconnecting into
- All structures on the parcel clearly labeled
- Setback Front Yard
- 1
- Setback Back Yard
- 1
- Setback Side Yard
- 1