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County of Webb (TX)

Texas Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2011 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2012 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2012 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2012 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2012 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CODE 2012 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 2012 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE 2012 INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL CODE 2012 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE 2012 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

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
90
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
Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,PV Breaker
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

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

No setback requirements. If in a flood-zone area, the AHJ will ask for more documentation including but not limited to: Flood-proof Certificate Elevation Certificate No-Rise Certificate We will have to submit plans in order to find out if a property is in a flood-zone area. Not all certificates may be needed, it is on a case by case basis.

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