Solar Sanity Checksolar, decoded Independent. Nothing you type leaves your browser.

County of Travis (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

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
Other (See Submission Notes)
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
Ee Stamp Notes
_Stamp Tech Instructions:_ BEC - Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, Inc. Utility requires EE Stamps on PV Plans. _ PE Instrcutions:_ EE digital stamps on cover page and electrical PV pages 1, 4-7a & EE Letters if applicable.
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
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Site

Site plans must include the full parcel area The location of the septic drain field should be indicated on the site plan, if applicable

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

On your site plan, please ensure that all OSSF (on site sewage facilities) components are shown on your scaled drawing. This will include the connection line from the house to the tank(s), location of the tank(s), and the line from the tank(s) to the disposal field.

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