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Town of Frederica (Kent County) (DE)

Delaware Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2011
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2011
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List
2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE 2011 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
2
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
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes
AHJ requires 3ft setbacks around each array including 3ft at the eave as well.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
120
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
25
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes
PE Requirements; SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs. WS 120 MPH GSL 25 PSF
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
1

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
Kent County Adopted Codes State of Delaware Mandated Codes International Plumbing Code 2018 - (https://co.kent.de.us/media/998977/amendments-to-plumbing-code.pdf)with Amendments (https://co.kent.de.us/media/998978/amendments-to-2018-plumbing-code.pdf)\- Adopted 01/14/2020 International Energy Conservation Code 2018 - Enforceable 12/11/2020 Residential Changes in Delaware from the 2009 to the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code Pamphlet() National Electric Code 2011 - Adopted 12/11/2013 State of Delaware Manufactured Housing Installation Licensing - Adopted 07/16/2007 Senate Bill 79, 2500 In-building Communication Systems Regulation (https://co.kent.de.us/media/7241/2500%20In-Building%20Communications.pdf), Effective date 06/01/2011, (Communication systems for buildings 25,000 sqft and over). 2500 In-Building Test Procedures (https://co.kent.de.us/media/7244/2500%20Test%20Procedures.pdf) Link to Current Kent County, Delaware Adopted Codes International Building Code/2018 and International Residential Code/2018 with Revisions to Chapter 105 of the Kent County Code (https://co.kent.de.us/media/1005081/lc20-06-2018-building-code-final.pdf) \- Adopted: 08/18/2020 - Effective Date: 10/05/2020 All other 2012 I-Codes are adopted by reference. Links to Past Code Supplements International Building Code/2012 and International Residential Code/2012 with Kent County Supplement (https://co.kent.de.us/media/798200/2012-Supplement-Final.pdf Adopted Codes) \- Adopted: 03/25/14 - Effective 10/1/2014 All other 2012 I-Codes are adopted by reference International Building Code 2006 with Kent County Supplement (https://co.kent.de.us/media/7222/2006%20IBC-IRC%20Code%20Supplement.pdf Adopted Codes) \- Adopted: 8/26/2008 Effective: 10/01/2008 International Building Code 2000 with (https://co.kent.de.us/media/1244/IBC2000%20Supplement.pdf IBC 2000 Supplement) Kent County Supplement (https://co.kent.de.us/media/1244/IBC2000%20Supplement.pdf) \- Adopted: 05/13/2003 Effective: 06/16/2003 International Residential Code 2000 with (https://co.kent.de.us/media/1240/IRC2000%20Supplement.pdf IRC 2000 Supplement) Kent County Supplement (https://co.kent.de.us/media/1240/IRC2000%20Supplement.pdf) \- Adopted: 02/02/2004 Effective: 03/08/2004 International One & Two-Family Dwelling Code 1998 with Kent County Supplement, (https://co.kent.de.us/media/1254/1998%20International%20Suppl_20120918161019.pdf) Adopted: 03/27/2001 - Effective Date 05/01/2001 Kent County Supplement (https://co.kent.de.us/media/942560/supplement-for-the-1996-boca-building-code.pdf) to the CABO National Building Code/1996 Adopted: 09/14/1999 - Effective September 14, 1999 Kent County Supplement (https://co.kent.de.us/media/13994/1995%20CABO.pdf) to the CABO One and Two Family Delling Code / 1995 Adopted October 28, 1997 - Effective October 28, 1997 Ammendment to CABO (https://co.kent.de.us/media/14128/CABO%201995%20Ammendment.pdf) / 1995 Adopted May 26, 1998 - Effective May 26, 1998 Kent County Supplement (https://co.kent.de.us/media/13863/1993%20BOCA.pdf) to the BOCA National Building Code/1993 Adopted February 14, 1995 - Effective February 14, 1995 Ammendment to BOCA / 1993 (https://co.kent.de.us/media/14117/1993%20BOCA%20Ammendment.pdf) Adopted May 26, 1998 - Effective May 26, 1998 CABO 1992 with the Kent County Supplement (https://co.kent.de.us/media/13748/1992%20CABO.pdf) and BOCA 1990 Adopted May 10, 1994 Effective June 7, 1994 BOCA/1990 including the CABO/1990 One and Two-Family Dwelling Code with the Kent County Supplement (https://co.kent.de.us/media/13625/1990%20BOCA.pdf) \- Adopted December 17, 1991 - Effective January 15, 1992 Kent County Building Code Supplement to the BOCA Basic Building Code / 1987 (https://co.kent.de.us/media/13614/BOCA%201987.pdf) Adopted December 12, 1989 - Effective January 31, 1990

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 Frederica (Kent County) (DE) 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.