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City of Beverly Hills (TX)

Texas Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2020
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List
2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION 2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
0
How Many Plansets Required
1
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
Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
85
Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes
* 7/12/21 - Per conversation with City Clerk Shareen, they operate under City of Waco design guidelines - I tried my best to pull all the information from that database and copied it to this one - Alia * Copied from City of Waco Database - "PE stamps; SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs. Combined plans, letters / calcs into one PDF file"
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Plan Set Requirements
City Clerk stated they they operate under the same design requirements as the City of Waco
Electrical Diagram
**Copied from City of Waco:** Surge protectors required on SLD similar to Austin Energy Indicate the (SIZE AND TYPE) service entrance conductors for all projects ### Example - 200A Main service breaker requires (3) - #3/0 AWG THWN-2 ### Example - 100A Main service breaker requires (3) - #3 AWG THWN-2 ### Example - 125A Main service breaker requires (3) - #3 AWG THWN-2 For MPU, add note: "Existing loads will be relocated into the new main service panel" Meter/Main Combo is not allowed
Electrical Diagram Notes
Installation shall be by properly qualified TDLR license holder. Electrical Equipment shall be listed, labeled and installed for its intended use Installation shall be to the NEC 2020 • Maintain working space about electrical equipment 110.26 Grounding must meet 250.160-166, 250.64(C) and 250.64, 250.66 Electrical work that penetrates to the interior shell of a dwelling may require smoke detectors.

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 Beverly Hills (TX) 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.