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County of Garfield (CO)

Colorado Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
SolarAPP+ StatusNot accepted
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Code List

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Not accepted
Revision Required
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

All solar systems need to meet setback requirements for the specific zone district the property is located in. To view the setback requirements for the Land Use and Development Code, please see the "District Setbacks" in the Files Section

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

Snow Load
999
Snow Load Notes

40 PSF Up to 7000 ft. elevation (Measured at Roof, not Ground!) 50 PSF 7001 - 8000 ft. elevation 75 PSF 8001 - 9000 ft. elevation 100 PSF 9001-10000 ft. elevation

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.96
BOS Restrictions

Mapping Placards are a requirement if the AC disconnect and Meter are more than 10 Feet apart

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

Due to the extensive level of documentation and Land Use Change permit that is required for systems sizes over 15kw, all systems will be required to be sized and built at 14.99kW or smaller.

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
Ground Mount Notes

a. A ground-mounted system must meet the minimum setbacks of the zone district and shall be located fully within the Building Envelope, if a Building Envelope exists. b. The height of the Solar Energy System shall not exceed 15 feet. c. The total area of the ground-mounted Solar Energy System shall not exceed 10% percent of the lot’s gross area. d. Size of the system(s) is limited to less than a combined 15kWrated nameplate DC capacity to include equivalent kW measurement of energy for systems other than photovoltaics.

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