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City of Corpus Christi (TX)

Texas Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

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

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLING

2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE (FOR WIND

CODE PURPOSES)

2015 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRIC 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
1
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
1

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Ee Stamp Notes
  • Use SE/EE digital stamps.
  • Include the date stamped and signed, active firm number, and expiration date (expiration date alone is not sufficient). TBPE, R106.1, 202
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes
  • <33% ridges 16in both sides
  • >33% ridges 36in both sides
  • All hips 16in both sides
  • All valleys 16in both sides


  • Two - 36in pathways one driveway/street side and one back of home.
  • These Two pathways CAN NOT straddle a roof plane. Pathways need to be on either side of the hip or valley but never straddling.
  • These NON-STRADDLING pathways need to have the "Fire Access Pathway" Leader pointing to them.
  • See Files Section for Corpus Fire Setback Correction Examples

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
149
Wind Notes

WIND HAZARD TOOL

Use ASCE 7-16

risk category II wind speed

Basic Wind Speed = 144 mph

3-second gust

Exposure Category C

Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Stamps on ALL PV pages, PE Letter, and Calcs

  • Use SE/EE digital stamps.
  • Include the date stamped and signed, active firm number, and expiration date (expiration date alone is not sufficient). TBPE, R106.1, 202
  • If utilizing auto stamps verify that the aforementioned requirements are shown in the stamp, when outsourcing stamps include in notes to vendor field the stamp requirements.
  • Stamp on all pages
  • Address on all pages
  • Page numbers
  • Risk Category II shown

Code Reference

  • Ensure the PE Letter and Structural Calculations reference the 2018 IRC (ASCE 7-16) exclusively, even though current codes are 2021.

(ALL PAGES OF PLANSETS MUST BE STAMPED) ADD THIS NOT TO NOTES TO VENDOR FIELD IN LIGHTSPEED

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
Yes
Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,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
No
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

REVIEW CHECKLIST ---> CHECKLIST

Cover Page


Cover Page Notes

All Jobs [THIS SYSTEM IS DESIGNED FOR: // WIND SPEED: 149 MPH 3 SEC GUST // CATEGORY C EXPOSURE // SNOW LOAD: 0PSF]

Site

Existing System needs to be shown as separate modules instead of one large obstruction on the roof.

Electrical Diagram

Disconnect required between INV & MID.

Custom Placards Required
0
Placards Notes
No placard are required for this AHJ
Non Standard Revision Requirements

Mod swaps and layout changes will require new SE calcs and letter for resubmission.

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 Corpus Christi (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.