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Town of Summerville (SC)

South Carolina Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
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)

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
1
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
Unspecified

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
140
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

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,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter
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

Electrical load calcs required for ALL projects. (even for MPU)

Electrical Diagram

Production meter is required here showing polarity connecting at the bottom coming from the solar panels and exiting out of the top towards the MSP. See ELD example in the Utility Portal. Reference: a past project - 204 Dandelion St.

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Situational
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the Town of Summerville (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.