County of Garfield (CO)
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2023
- Code List
2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- SolarAPP+ Status
- Not accepted
- Revision Required
- 0
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 0
Fire setbacks
- Fire Setback Enforced
- 1
- Setback Notes
All solar systems need to meet setback requirements for the specific zone district the property is located in. To view the setback requirements for the Land Use and Development Code, please see the "District Setbacks" in the Files Section
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 115
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category C
- Snow Load
- 999
- Snow Load Notes
40 PSF Up to 7000 ft. elevation (Measured at Roof, not Ground!) 50 PSF 7001 - 8000 ft. elevation 75 PSF 8001 - 9000 ft. elevation 100 PSF 9001-10000 ft. elevation
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 0.96
- BOS Restrictions
Mapping Placards are a requirement if the AC disconnect and Meter are more than 10 Feet apart
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
Due to the extensive level of documentation and Land Use Change permit that is required for systems sizes over 15kw, all systems will be required to be sized and built at 14.99kW or smaller.
- 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
- Mesh/Scrim
- Ground Mount Notes
a. A ground-mounted system must meet the minimum setbacks of the zone district and shall be located fully within the Building Envelope, if a Building Envelope exists. b. The height of the Solar Energy System shall not exceed 15 feet. c. The total area of the ground-mounted Solar Energy System shall not exceed 10% percent of the lot’s gross area. d. Size of the system(s) is limited to less than a combined 15kWrated nameplate DC capacity to include equivalent kW measurement of energy for systems other than photovoltaics.