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City of Burleson (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

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
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

Hip roofs need 18 inch FSB on both sides, 36 inch total

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

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

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

PROVIDE BATTERY MOUNT DETAIL ON PLANS

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
No
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

plans must show any existing PV systems w/ intricate detail! They want all PV equipment, make model, wattage, etc notated.

Electrical Diagram

Standard

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

The solar permit application for 1408 Paint Brush Ct cannot be approved. Per the city’s zoning regulations, ground-mount solar arrays are only allowed on Industrial or Agricultural zoned properties consisting of at least 5 acres. Sec. 11-4. - Ground mounted solar energy systems. (a) Permitted use. Ground mounted solar panel systems shall be allowed by right on tracts of land with a minimum five acres in the agricultural district (A), and industrial district (I). (b) Use prohibited in other districts. Except as provided in subsection (a) of this section, ground mounted solar systems shall not be permitted in the city.

Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Burleson (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.