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

Town of Rico (CO)

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

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Code List

2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2006 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2006 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2006 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2006 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2006 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRIC 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

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
0
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
90
Snow Load
80
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Structural plans and calculations to be stamped by a State of Colorado registered and licensed Engineer or Architect..

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

North Arrow Areas of environmental concern* Scale not greater than 1โ€ = 20โ€™ unless Topography 5 foot interval maximum, 2 foot preferred the entire site will not fit on a 24โ€x 36โ€ sheet Vicinity Map Proposed grading and drainage Lot lines with dimensions Location of existing buildings if applicable Easements and setbacks with dimensions Location of proposed building if applicable Acreage of lot Location of existing utilities, including septic if applicable Adjacent streets with labels Location of proposed utilities, including septic if applicable Manufactured product listing data for specialty materials & equipment: Where materials or equipment of a specialty nature will be used, valid research reports from a recognized listing agency (ICC,UL,AGA, etc.) should be provided addressing their code equivalency. Alternative materials, designs or methods of construction not specifically prescribed by the applicable code may require pre- approval from the building official. (IRC R104.11)

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 Rico (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.