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County of Adams (CO)

Colorado Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE

2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
1

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes - 10kW+
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
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

Snow Load
35
Snow Load Notes

Double check snowload with link below

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

_**Stamp Tech Instructions:**_ Send this document to PE for snow load reference. Stamp tech needs to use this same doc upon PE delivery to verify snow load. **PE Instructions:** SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs. WS 110 Please reference link for snow load, https://seacolorado.org/docs/2016-Colorado-Design-Snow-Loads.pdf

Minimum Ground On Roof
#6

Electrical

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

Plan Set Requirements

No load-side taps allowed. Adams County will only accept mounting system that complies with 2018 IBC

Electrical Diagram

Systems over 10kW require level bypass meter. No load-side taps allowed.

Custom Placards Required
1
Placards Notes

Metering identification in accordance with utility supplier.

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Yes
Ground Mount Notes

Soil Class: Clay Ground mount solar array are required to be enclosed with 6' tall fence

Ground Mount Requires Soil Sample
Soil Study
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Adams (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.