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City of The Colony (TX)

Texas Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

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

2024 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
3
Revision Required
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
1

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

PE Requirements; C

Structural letter to reflect the 2021 IFC.

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Electrical Diagram

1. Provide conductor ampacity calculations for EACH section of writing between equipment and indicate the conductor ampacity of each section of writing on the single line diagram.Per staff on 4/20/21 -NP

Custom Placards Required
0
Non Standard Planset Requirements
Single Line Diagram

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

Ground Mounts: Electrical components should comply with 2020 NEC. Building components should follow the same 2021 IBC guidelines as for an Accessory Structure (Setbacks - 3' from property lines, no fire setbacks) and does allow for easements. No engineer stamps are required for ground mounts.

Setback Front Yard
3
Setback Back Yard
3
Setback Side Yard
3
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of The Colony (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.