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County of Brazoria (TX)

Texas Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Wet Stamps RequiredNone
Fire Setback Enforced0

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
Code List

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE 2018 101 LIFE SAFETY CODE 2012 TEXAS ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS CITY OF PEARLAND ENGINEERING DESIGN CRITERIA MANUAL CITY OF PEARLAND UNIFORM DEVELOPMENT CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
None
Structural Calculations Required
No

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
0
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
145
Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
48
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
No
Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,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

Must have a single AC Disconnect (aka VLLD - Visible Lockable Labeled AC Disconnect) to isolate all generation sources (i.e. the solar panels AND the battery) -- or -- multiple VLLDs, one per generation source. No published information about battery placement.

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

No permits required

Electrical Diagram

Standard

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

Not Nuance Eligible due to loose soil

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