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County of Granville (NC)

North Carolina Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
Code List

2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2018 NORTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODE 2018 NORTH CAROLINA RESIDENTIAL 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
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes


Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Snow Load
20
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,Load Side Taps,PV Breaker
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

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

Setback requirements vary by zone and lot. Must contact AHJ to gather location restrictions. Minimum zoning setback for the zoning district in which located, or 25 feet, whichever is strictest. Max GM height: 25' Ground screws allowed with engineering. No grade requirements.

Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Granville (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.