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City of Canon City (CO)

Colorado Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2018 International Building Code

2018 International Existing Building Code

2018 International Energy Conservation Code

2018 International Fuel Gas Code

2018 International Mechanical Code

2018 International Residential Code

2018 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code

2018 International Property Maintenance Code

2023 National Electrical Code

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
1

Stamps

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
90
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C https://seacolorado.org/docs/2016-Colora do-Design-Snow-Loads.pdf ^use this site and search for the address to find the site specific wind speed required. Reference risk category II.

Snow Load
35
Snow Load Notes

Seismic Design Category: B

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,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
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Electrical Diagram

Electrical permit is required through the state. Please refer to the State of Colorado (DORA) (CO) for electrical requirements.

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Canon City (CO) 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.