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City of Seabrook (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

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE WITH AMENDMENTS 

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE WITH AMENDMENTS 

2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE WITH AMENDMENTS 

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE WITH AMENDMENTS 

2021 INTERNATIONAL GAS CODE WITH AMENDMENTS 

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CODE WITH AMENDMENTS 

2021 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE WITH AMENDMENTS 

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE WITH AMENDMENTS 

2021 NFPA 101 LIFE SAFETY CODE 

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE WITH AMENDMENTS

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
1
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
150
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

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

Provide engineer sealed equipment mounting information/calculations, and to meet the City’s adopted win speed of 150 Mph. (Ultimate) Min. SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs. WS: 150mph. Exposure Category C.

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

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 Seabrook (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.