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City of North Charleston (SC)

South Carolina Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
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)

IEBC Accepted
1
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,MPU,Derate,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
Other (See Submission Notes)
Revision Required
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
1

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Stamp Location On Plans
Top Right
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Fire setbacks shaded or colored _with required dimensions_.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
143
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

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

Stamp Tech Instructions:

  • Before sending to PE, must ensure that ALL PLAN PAGES are the same size.
  • ALL 11 x 17 pages including response letters and all other pages.

PE Instructions:

  • SE / EE digital stamps on all corresponding PV pages 1-7a.
  • Need stamped PE Letter / Calcs. WS 143 MPH GSL 5 PSF
  • Plans and calcs need to be flattened (unlocked) for them to transfer over to the AHJ portal
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
0.96

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

The City of North Charleston has a North Charleston building directive requiring any conductors in the attic area be in conduit or MC cable

Cover Page

ALL PLAN PAGES must be the same width. If the widths are not the same the computer program cannot stamp all your pages of the plan. ALL 11 x 17 pages.

Plans and calcs need to be flattened (unlocked) for them to transfer over to the AHJ portal

Roof Plan

Per DCR any projects in this HOA, SCS (Southern Community Services) AAMC, no solar allowed on the front of the home. Rear of the house only.

Electrical Diagram

Centerfed 120%: EE Stamp Required

Label Page

Labels color coded per NEC 2020 requirements

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of North Charleston (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.