Solar Sanity Checksolar, decoded Independent. Nothing you type leaves your browser.

County of Las Animas (CO)

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

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Code List

2009 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2009 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2009 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2009 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

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
90
Wind Notes

100 MPH BELOW 8,000; 120 MPH ABOVE 8,000 FEET

Snow Load
999
Snow Load Notes

SNOWLOAD 30 PSF BELOW 8,000 FEET, 40 PSF ABOVE 8,000 FEET

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
Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter
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

STRUCTURAL and ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS: prefer scale ¼” = 1’-0” Roof, to include eaves, overhang, slopes, rake, and gables Structural framing details o Structural section with details at foundation, floor, and roof levels Cross section view in each direction specific to the structure, generic not acceptable Identify all materials, material sizes, spacing

Site

SITE PLAN: prefer 1/8” = 1’-0” o Building footprint with all projections & dimensions to all property lines and/or other buildings o North arrow o Easements including power o Sewer and water locations o Retaining wall

Electrical Diagram
  • ELECTRICAL DETAILS: Service meter location, main breaker size in amps, and sub-panel
  • Electrical permit is 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

Frost Depth: 32" Below 8,000 ft; 48" above 8,000 ft.

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