AHJ, utility and governing code updates for California, Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma

Solargraf has recently been updated with changes to AHJs, utilities, and governing codes. Stay on top of the regulations, ensuring smooth permit processes and streamlined compliance for your solar projects, and experience peace of mind with Solargraf knowing your designs are always up to date with industry standards.

AHJ Updates

Solargraf is now updated with the latest changes in California and Missouri.

California

City of Irvine: Shady Canyon Community Association HOA requires a 3 foot setback from each ridge (main panel side) and a 2 foot setback around the array (rake and eave). The HOA does not allow any items to be street facing.

City of Lancaster: The roof live load is 20 psf (non-reducible) in lieu of snow loads. For ground mounted solar panels, the ground snow load requirements are 5 psf.

County of San Joaquin: The county now accepts the 11 x 17 inch page size for the design.

City of Palos Verdes Estates: Per the HOA’s requirement, the module should be 12 to 18 inches away from the roof edges.

County of Marin, city of Rohnert Park, city of Woodland, city of Union City: Need to replace Federal Pacific (FPE), Zinsco/Sylvania types of main service panel.

Missouri

City of Chesterfield: A minimum 24-inch fire setback is required on all edges of the roof.

Utility Updates

Utilities from California, Arkansan, Texas, and Oklahoma have made changes.

California

Pacific Gas and Electric: For an add on system, a new system can be installed on a main service panel that has an existing NEM system tied to it already.

San Diego Gas and Electric: For an add on system, multiple points of interconnection are allowed in the main service panel.

Arkansas

Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative: The utility does not require a PV generation meter, use one meter as a “net” meter.

Texas

Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc: For all solar systems under 50 kW AC, the utility does not require or provide PV meters.

Oklahoma

Public Service of Oklahoma: Two disconnects are not needed in the case of tapping interconnection, a fused disconnect is enough.

Solargraf’s commitment to staying current with AHJ updates benefits both installers and customers. Our platform now incorporates these recent changes, streamlining the design, proposal and permitting processes.

Stay informed and take advantage of these enhancements!

Please note that the information provided is based on the updates received from AHJ and Utility authorities and may be subject to further updates or changes. Always consult the latest local regulations and AHJ guidelines for the most accurate and up-to-date information. If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected]!