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City of Richardson (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

2021 International Building Code

2021 International Existing Building Code

2021 International Residential Code

2021 International Mechanical Code

2021 International Plumbing Code

2021 International Fuel Gas Code

2021 International Energy Conservation Code

2021 International Fire Code

2020 National Electrical Code

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
2
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
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

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

Structural calcs and letter required (See DCR Gonzalez, Corina & Achutigui, Guimelzayin)

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
Yes
Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.96

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Clarify if batteries will be located at interior or exterior of garage. _Vehicular bollards required if located at interior._ Clarify if batteries are floor or wall mounted.

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
Yes

Plan set

Roof Plan

Panel Clearances - Roof layout to include clearances to ridge and eaves. Setback at ridge and fire department access pathways all to comply with 2018 IRC R324.6: .

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 Richardson (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.