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Town of Carbondale (CO)

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

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2009 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC)

2009 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE (IRC)

2009 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE (IMC)

2009 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE (IPC)

2009 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE (IFGC)

2015 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE (IECC)

2009 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE (IEBC)

2009 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE (ISPSC)

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
Revision Required
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified

Fire setbacks

Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
90
Snow Load
999
Snow Load Notes

Minimum Ground Snow is 50psf

Minimum Roof Snow is 40psf.

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.96

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Plan set

Roof Plan

Demonstrate the location of the layout/location of all the racking and location of the roof fastening

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