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County of Routt (CO)

Colorado Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2020
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

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
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
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Wind Loads: Building should be designed to with stain an ultimate 3-second gust of 115MPH in Routt County.

Snow Load
999
Snow Load Notes

To find snow load for particular project go to link: https://routtgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=df84ded7ab1b4de39a9f68dd7d05a3a0

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Structural Engineer Stamped Letter or Plans: Must be in accordance with specific Ground/Roof Snow Loads per location. SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs. WS: 115mph GSL : To find snow load for particular project go to link: https://routtgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=df84ded7ab1b4de39a9f68dd7d05a3a0

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

For City of Steamboat Springs Zone and Setback Requirements: GM cannot be located in the floodway nor can it be located within the waterbody setback, which is typically 50โ€™ from the ordinary highwater mark.

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