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City of Cortez (CO)

Colorado Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced0

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Code List

2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE EXCEPT SECTION R313, RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

2015 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2009 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
3
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
0
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
90
Snow Load
30
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Requires stamped Engineer Structural Calcs and letter SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs. WS 90mph. SL: 30lbs.

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter,Load 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

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Electrical Diagram

Electrical permit required through the state. Please refer to the State of Colorado (DORA) (CO) for electrical requirements


Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Cortez (CO) 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.