County of San Joaquin (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

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

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 B

Snow Load: 0

Snow Load Notes: N/A

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: Standard

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: 0.96

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed: 1

ESS Notes: No ESS disco [a past project] When the ESS is located more than 5 feet from the connected equipment or passes through a wall there shall be a disconnecting means provided at the ESS, and a manual pull handle disconnect located outside. [Araujo, Josue. DCR 052319] Stand-alone systems (battery backup) shall have a permanent plaque on the exterior of the building or structure at a readily visible location. The plaque shall indicate the location of the system disconnecting means, and that the structure contains a stand-alone electrical power system. [Martinez, Grace & Timothy - 5662 Prospectors Parkway. DCR 121620] As of 2/7/19, MID added new standards for SLD and placards for ESS devices. [a past project. DCR 022219]

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: Local Disconnect,ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

ALL JOBS: All structures on property to be labeled Do not round system size on plans EXISTING SYSTEMS: Provide module type and quantity as well as inverter type and quantity

EV CHARGER: Any project that includes an EV Charger will be required to have a separate set of plans showing EV Charger only EXAMPLE

Electrical Diagram: MPUs require spec sheets and model number to be listed on plans

Custom Placards Required: 1

Placards Notes: Battery projects (MID) extra placards required - see Azah, Beryl

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: No

Ground Mount Notes

AHJ Environmental Health Dept. is requesting -the plans get revised to show the accurate location for the wells and the septic -location of existing septic -location of the 100% septic replacement area attached onsite water waste form and septic document

environmental health records search: EnvironmentalHealth - Laserfiche WebLink

Setback Front Yard: 30

Setback Back Yard: 10