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Town of Cheswold (Kent County) (DE)

Delaware Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2020
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
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 3' SETBACKS ALL AROUND (2016) . INCLUDING 3' AT THE EAVES! SET BACKS MUST BE ON ALL FOUR SIDES OF THE PANELS!

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
85
Snow Load
999
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
Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91
BOS Restrictions

If there is to be a fused disco inside, use a flush-mounted breaker housing instead of a surface-mounted knife-blade switch. Former is aesthetically pleasing. Latter is not.

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

If there is to be a fused disco inside, use a flush-mounted breaker housing instead of a surface-mounted knife-blade switch. Former is aesthetically pleasing. Latter is not.

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

**6/24/21 - Per county plan reviewer, the ground mounted system must be 100ft from the front property line and at least 5ft from the side and rear property lines. The front yard setback dropdown above does not accommodate this requirement. -KR** Floodplain Requirements If the property is located within the 100 year floodplain, a Elevation Certificate is required at the time of permit application. Kent County Code Article XXIV requires: 1. A minimum of two openings having a total net area of not less than one square inch for every square foot of enclosed area subject to flooding. 2. The bottom of all openings shall be no higher than one foot above grade. 3. Openings may be equipped with screens, louvers, valves or other covering or devices, provided they permit the automatic entry and exit of flood waters. Additional Kent County Floodplain Requirements For the towns in which Kent County enforces flood zones, the Town Flood Ordinance will be enforced. ï‚· Bowers Beach ï‚· Felton ï‚· Frederica ï‚· Little Creek ï‚· Leipsic

Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the Town of Cheswold (Kent County) (DE) 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.