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City of Greeley (CO)

Colorado Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code VersionNot Enforced
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Fire Code Version
Not Enforced
Code List

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

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

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

AHJ has adopted fire set-back requirements, per IRC section 324 .

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

Snow Load
30
Snow Load Notes

30 lbs ground snow load

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
0
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

**_Stamp Tech Instructions:_** Must request that all documents are stamped or re-stamped simultaneously. They all need to reflect the same date stamped even when project is going through a revision. **_PE Instructions:_** SE/EE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs. WS: 115mph. Exposure C. SL: 30lbs FOR NEW STAMP REQUESTS AND RESTAMPS. *All stamped documents must carry the same stamp date, even on revision / re-stamps.

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Plan Set Requirements

PV Equipment cannot be enclosed inside the building.

Cover Page Notes

All Jobs [Wind Speed = 115 mph; Snow load = 30 psf]

Electrical Diagram

Electrical Engineer stamp required for every project on the electrical diagram.

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

Need to email the AHJ the property address and have them confirm whether a GM is allowed or not. Each property is zoned differently only R-M (residential Medium Density homes are permitted for Ground mounts.

If you he can advise if it is allowed or not and the setbacks for that particular lot.

Setback Back Yard
5
Setback Side Yard
5
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Greeley (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.