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City of Temple (TX)

Texas Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2009 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
0
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
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

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,PV Breaker
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Service Ground Requirements

USE #6 GROUND FREE AIR OR #6 GROUND IN EMT CONDUIT FROM MODULES TO JB (free air preferred)

Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91
BOS Restrictions

We require an outside main service panel (MSP) or main disconnect for the house, if not already installed.

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect required between battery and utility meter.

ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Electrical Diagram

* We require an outside main service panel (MSP) or main disconnect for the house, if not already installed. * Contractor to ensure grounding complies to Temple Ordinance 10-17 a Must have a minimum of two grounding electrodes (Rods must be 8 foot driven not less than 45 degree angle and greater than 6 feet apart.) PV source and output circuits over 150v to ground installed in one and two family dwellings Shall NOT be accessible to other than qualified persons while energized. (NEC 690.7 D)

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

Setback requirements are case by case and depend on the Zoning use for the lot.


Scrim is required on ground mounts


bonding required at each coupled length

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