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County of Chaffee (CO)

Colorado Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
SolarAPP+ StatusTesting
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced0

Codes

NEC Code Version
2020
Code List

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL POOL & SPA CODE 2021 ON-SITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS REGULATIONS 2021 INTERNATIONAL WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE CODE, COLORADO MODEL ELECTRIC READY & SOLAR READY CODE 2020 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Testing
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
1

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
0
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
120
Snow Load
40
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

* Snow load for ground mount projects are site specific; call AHJ to get snow load info for specific address. * Frost Depth: See attachment

Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Chaffee (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.