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City of Richland Hills (TX)

Texas Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE WITH NCTCOG AMENDMENTS AND OPTION B 2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE - ONE AND TWO FAMILY WITH NCTCOG AMENDMENTS 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE WITH NCTCOG AMENDMENTS AND OPTION B 2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE WITH NCTCOG AMENDMENTS 2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE WITH NCTCOG AMENDMENTS 2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE WITH NCTCOG AMENDMENTS 2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE WITH NCTCOG AMENDMENTS 2018 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 2017 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
2
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
Ee Stamp Notes

"Include the engineer stamp seal on the electrical plan"

Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
85
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

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

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Electrical Diagram

Standard

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 Richland Hills (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.