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County of Otero (CO)

Colorado Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Setback Enforced0

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Code List

2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2006 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2006 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2006 INTERNATIONAL FUEL AND GAS CODE

2006 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

1997 UNIFORM CODE FOR ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDING

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
0
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
95
Wind Notes

WINDLOAD: 95 MPH

Snow Load
25
Snow Load Notes

25 LBS./LIVELOAD COMBINATION 35 LBS. LIVE & DEAD LOAD

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

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter,PV Breaker
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 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
Ground Mount Notes
  • Arrays need to be 10ft apart for shading
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Otero (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.