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City of Greer (SC)

South Carolina Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2020
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

2009 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE (ENERGY STANDARD ACT)

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
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes
  • Provide at least two 36-inch-wide pathways on separate roof planes from the lowest roof edge to the ridge.
  • Ensure at least one pathway is on the street or driveway side of the roof.
  • For each roof plane with a PV array, provide at least one 36-inch-wide pathway from the lowest roof edge to the ridge on the same roof plane, an adjacent roof plane, or straddling both.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
10
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Engineer name on stamp must match registered name on state LLR site

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Line 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

Label Page
  • Ensure signage is made from a suitable material per NEC 110.21(B).
  • Check for Rapid Shutdown label.
  • Verify Photovoltaic Power Source labels on each junction box and exposed raceways (every 10 feet and 1 foot from bends and penetrations).
  • Check for Directory as required by NEC 705.10.
  • Verify Inverter label is present.
  • Ensure Disconnecting Means label is installed.
  • Check for Inverter Output Connection labels on the panel.
  • Verify any other required labels are present.
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 Greer (SC) 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.