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City of South Fulton (GA)

Georgia Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

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

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE WITH 2020 GEORGIA AMENDMENTS

2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE WITH 2020 GEORGIA AMENDMENTS

2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE WITH 2020 GEORGIA AMENDMENTS

2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE WITH 2020 GEORGIA AMENDMENTS

2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE WITH 2020 GEORGIA AMENDMENTS

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE WITH 2021 GEORGIA AMENDMENTS 2015 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE WITH 2020 GEORGIA AMENDMENTS

2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL & SPA CODE 2020 GEORGIA AMENDMENTS

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

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

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
5
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

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 City of South Fulton (GA) 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.