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City and County Broomfield (CO)

Colorado Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced0

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Code List

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING 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 - 10kW+
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
0
Setback Notes

No setbacks

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
145
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

Snow Load
30
Snow Load Notes

30 PSF

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
0
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

For the city of Broomfield we'll need to obtain a PE stamped letter of approval for our customers roof calculations

Minimum Ground On Roof
#6

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker
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

Plan Set Requirements

Please verify that the modules are installed that there are no vents covered by modules.

Cover Page

TITLEBLOCK: License #: both EC & ME

Roof Plan

Please verify that the modules are installed that there are no vents covered by modules.

Electrical Diagram
  • #6 Ground only required from optimizer to Jbox
  • For projects where a PV meter is required by the utility and the POI is a tap: provide a fused disconnect between the MSP and the PV meter, and an unfused disconnect between the PV meter and the inverter.
Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

Soil Class: Clay


GMs no longer allowed in front of home; must be 10ft behind dwelling as of 3/5/2025

Ground Mount Requires Soil Sample
Soil Study
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City and County Broomfield (CO) 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.