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County of Hays (TX)

Texas Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Setback Enforced0

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
Code List

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE 2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
Other (See Submission Notes)
Revision Required
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
0
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
No PE required
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

No permits required

Ground mount

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