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City of Wichita / County of Sedgwick (KS)

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

Codes

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

2024 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENCE CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

IEBC Accepted
1
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
0
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

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

Standard

Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Date Plans are Stamped

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
110
Wind Notes

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Snow Load
15
Snow Load Notes

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Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

PE Letter and Calcs

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
No
Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter
Supply Tap Neutral Ground Bond Required
1
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91
BOS Restrictions

Standard

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard ESS Requirements

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
No
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements


For manufactured mounting systems, provide the following information about the mounting system:


  • a) Mounting System Manufacturer ______
  • b) Product name and Model Number ______
  • c) Total Weight of Solar Electric Modules and Rails _______________lbs.
  • d) Total Number of Attachment Points_______________________
  • e) Weight per Attachment Point (c ÷ d) ______________________lbs.
  • f) Maximum Spacing between Attachment Points on a Rail _________________inches.
  • g) Total Surface Area of Solar Electric Modules (square feet) _______________ft²
  • h) Distributed Weight of Solar Electric Module on Roof (c ÷ g) ______________lbs./ft²
Cover Page

Standard

Site

Standard

Roof Plan

Standard

Attachment Detail

Standard

Electrical Diagram

All hotbus panels require adding an MBE on the exterior of the home.


Line Side Taps needs to be within 10' of the meter.

Label Page

Standard

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

Standard Ground Mount requirements

Setback Front Yard
10
Setback Back Yard
5
Setback Side Yard
5
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Wichita / County of Sedgwick (KS) 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.