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County of Tehama (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusNot accepted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
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
Not accepted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural
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
85
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C **SEISMIC ZONE = D**

Snow Load
999
Snow Load Notes

* **SNOW LOADING TEHAMA CO.** *

1\. Valley Floor to 1500' None *

2\. 1501 to 2500 feet 20 lbs. *

3\. 2501 to 3500 feet 30 lbs. *

4\. 3501 to 4500 feet 50 lbs. *

5\. 4501 to 6000 feet 80 lbs. *

6\. Over 6000 feet 100 lbs. *

Red Bluff, Cottonwood, Corning, Lake Calif., Rancho Tehama= Valley Floor. * Paynes Creek=2000,

Mill Creek=4700

Mineral=4796,

Ponderosa Sky Ranch=3200-3400,

Manton=1900. *

**FROST DEPTH 12”deep** *

Climate Zone 11 (Valley Floor & Paynes Creek) *

Climate Zone 16 (Manton & East of Ponderosa)

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
Yes
Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,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

Site


Site Notes

ALL JOBS [All electrical equipment is to be located above the elevation of the main entry into the dwelling]

Electrical Diagram
  • Line side taps are not allowed
  • Include how the bus bar is being protected on the line diagram. EX: 120% rule, Sum of all Breakers.

When using the Sum of All Breakers Rule, please indicate that all (other) breakers will be relocated or identify which breakers will remain and the sizes to show the Amperage will be under the MB rating.

Electrical Diagram Notes

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Custom Placards Required
0
Placards Notes
AHJ said no placards required DB

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

*Plot Plan must be formatted on GM Plot Plan attached in files

Assessor’s Parcel Number for the property * Acreage of property

* Indicate whether there are mobile homes, residences, barns, sheds, septic, leach fields, well, propane tanks, or any other improvements on the property.

* Easements shown and labeled

* Show utility services, septic system and well location, both existing and proposed. Also show the distance to the neighbor’s septic system and well (if known).

* Roads and driveways shown and labeled, list length and width (used for Fire Department and Public Works)

* Drainage and waterways shown and labeled.

* Locate any slopes or unusual site conditions on the property (this is critical for proper location of structures - there are setbacks required for sloped areas.



** ***For Requesting Septic/Plot Plans *** and request plans check flood elevation (may need flood cert) -

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 Tehama (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.