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City of Belton (TX)

Texas 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

2017 CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL AND BACKFLOW ORDINANCE 2017 FATS, OILS, GREASE AND GRIT ORDINANCE 2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
0
Rough Inspection
None
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
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
5
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Engineers letter also required

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.96
BOS Restrictions

We require an outside main service panel (MSP) or main disconnect for the house, if not already installed.

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
No
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

We require an outside main service panel (MSP) or main disconnect for the house, if not already installed.

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

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