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County of Page (VA)

Virginia 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

2021 VIRGINIA UNIFORM STATEWIDE BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL 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: Digital Structural

Structural Calculations Required: Yes

Stamp Location On Plans: Unspecified

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced: 1

Setback Notes: Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 115

Snow Load: 35

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: SE stamps/SE calcs/PE letter

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Allowed POI: Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps

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: Mesh/Scrim

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