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County of Fort Bend (TX)

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

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
Code List

2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2015 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE

2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
Revision Required
0
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
None
Structural Calculations Required
No
Stamp Location On Plans
N/A
Date On Stamps
N/A

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
0
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
134
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes
AHJ does not require stamps. Check the HOA db, some HOAs in this jurisdiction require PE stamp.
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

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.

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

No permits required

Electrical Diagram

Standard

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

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