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County of Summit (CO)

Colorado Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
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
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
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

Exposure Category C

Snow Load
90
Snow Load Notes

* Engineer-Stamp Verifying min 115 mph/ (up to 2400 pascals Wind Load) * Engineer-Stamp Verifying min 90 psf/ (up to 5400 pascals Snow Load) * Please include pascal units on structural calcs and structural letter.


Roof snow load needs to reflect 90 PSF.

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
0
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Please provide spec sheets for panels that include UL 1703 listing

Carbon monoxide alarms must be installed in single-family and multi-family homes

Electrical Diagram


Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

Refer to the Files section for the document titled Ground Mount Set Backs Chart.

Height Limit

  • The maximum height for a ground-mounted system is 25 feet.
  • If the system is in a side or rear setback, the height must be equal to or less than the distance from the system to the nearest property line.
  • Example: If the system is 10 feet from the side property line, it can be no taller than 10 feet.

Allowed Locations

  • Systems can be mounted in the front, side, or rear yard.
  • Front setback areas are not allowed for ground-mounted systems.
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Summit (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.