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County of Grand (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

2015 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

1997 UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
Footing inspection
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

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

* Set-backs per 2015 IBC

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

Snow Load
95
Snow Load Notes

Roof & ground snow load must be labeled as non-reducible.

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
0
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Load 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
  • Plot/Site Plan Building Plans (Architectural Sheets in the following order) Plans shall be to scale 1/4”=1”-0 minimum.
  • Structural Plans (Structural sheets in the following order) β€œPlans shall be to scale 1/4”=1”-0 minimum.
  • Design criteria should include wind load & exposure, roof and deck dead loads & live (snow loads), floor live loads and dead loads, and assumed soil bearing capacities complying with soils reports when required.
Cover Page
  • Cover Sheet- Project Name, Address, Designer, Design Criteria (See Structural Plans section below).
Site


Roof Plan
  • Show fire setbacks per 2015 IBC
Electrical Diagram

Electrical permit 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 County of Grand (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.