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City of Charlotte (NC)

North Carolina Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced0

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
Code List

2018 NORTH CAROLINA STATE BUILDING CODE 2018 NORTH CAROLINA STATE RESIDENTIAL CODE 2018 NORTH CAROLINA STATE EXISTING BUILDING CODE 2018 NORTH CAROLINA STATE ELECTRICAL CODE 2018 NORTH CAROLINA STATE FIRE CODE 2018 NORTH CAROLINA STATE STATE CODE 2018 NORTH CAROLINA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AND POLICIES

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
0
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
0
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
10
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
Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91

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

Additional permits are required through the County of Mecklenburg (NC). Please see their 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 Charlotte (NC) 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.