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County of Fremont (CO)

Colorado Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Wet Stamps RequiredNone
Fire Setback Enforced0

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Code List

2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2006 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2006 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2006 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2006 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2006 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2006 INTERNATIONAL EXISITING BUILDING CODE

2006 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
0
Rough Inspection
Footing inspection
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
None
Structural Calculations Required
No

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
0
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
90
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

Snow Load
35
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Site

Need to go the our web site, Fremontco.com, then open Front page, under County Offices, go to Planning & Zoning, on the left hand side are links, go to GIS Zoning Viewer, once you open it up should be able to located property, this will show where the property lines are located, which is what needs to be used (not Google maps). - 1/22/2020

Electrical Diagram

Electrical permit required through the state. Please refer to the State of Colorado (DORA) (CO) for electrical requirements.

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Setback Front Yard
75
Setback Back Yard
50
Setback Side Yard
50
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Fremont (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.