Town of Varnville (SC)

South Carolina Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

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NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback EnforcedYes

Codes

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

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE 2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2009 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE (ENERGY STANDARD ACT)

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
No
New Planset Required For Module Swap
No

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
Yes
Setback Notes

Assume 2018 setbacks until correction is provided from AHJ.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
94
Snow Load
10
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
Yes
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
No
ESS Notes

Standard

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the Town of Varnville (SC) 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.