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City of Littleton (CO)

Colorado Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Code List

2024 International Building Code by the International Code Council, Inc. ("2024 IBC")

2024 International Energy Conservation Code by the International Code Council, Inc. ("2024 IECC")

2024 International Existing Building Code by the International Code Council, Inc. ("2024 IEBC")

2024 International Fuel Gas Code by the International Code Council, Inc. ("2024 IFGC")

2024 International Mechanical Code by the International Code Council, Inc. ("2024 IMC")

2024 International Plumbing Code by the International Code Council, Inc. ("2024 IPC")

2024 International Property Maintenance Code by the International Code Council, Inc. ("2024 IPMC")

2024 International Residential Code by the International Code Council, Inc. ("2024 IRC")

2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code by the International Code Council, Inc. ("2024 ISPSC")

2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code by the International Code Council, Inc. (“2024 IWUIC”)

ICC A117.1-2017 Standard with Supplement 1 - Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities by the International Code Council, Inc. (“2017 ICC A117.1”)

NFPA 70 National Electric Code 2023 Edition by the National Fire Protection Association ("2023 NEC")

1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings by the International Conference of Building Officials

Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code, by The Colorado Department of Local Affairs and Colorado Energy Office on June 1, 2023

2021 International Fire Code by the International Code Council, Inc. ("2021 IFC")

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
Rough Electrical
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
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Ridge Setback
3
Rake Setback
3
Hip Valley Setback
1
Eave Setback
3
Setback Notes

36 in required around all sides including ridge, rakes, and eaves.

1.5 Hip/Valley Setbacks

AHJ very strict

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
136
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

Seismic Design Category B

Snow Load
40
Snow Load Notes

Ground Snow Load 40 PSF Non-Reducible

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
0
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
1

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

EE stamp required on SLD.

Attachment Detail

36 inches required around all sides including ridge, rakes, and eaves.

Electrical Diagram

Centerfed 120%: Not Sure SLD needs to be stamped by electrical engineer. Reach out to staff electrical inspector for clarification on 120% rule for center-fed MSP's

Custom Placards Required
0
Non Standard Planset Requirements
Single Line Diagram

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 Littleton (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.