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Town of Georgetown (CO)

Colorado Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced0

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
Code List

2015 International Building Code 2015 International Mechanical Code 2015 International Plumbing Code 2017 National Electrical Code 2015 International Fire Code 2015 International Energy Conservation Code 2015 International Residential Code 2015 International Existing Buildings Code 2015 International Fuel Gas 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
0
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
100
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

Snow Load
75
Snow Load Notes

Adopted non-reducible Roof Snow Load is 75 psf.

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Structural information: o Size, type and spacing of roof framing members o Type and thickness of roof sheathing o Type and number of layers or roofing materials o Include plans for changes (if any) being made to the existing structure to accommodate the additional dead load

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Site plan that shows the location of all equipment: o Location of PV array(s), combiner/ junction boxes, disconnects, inverters, meter and service panel/ tie-in locations, show general footprint of structure and relation to property lines, show a roof plan with location and physical size of all PV arrays, B-vents, attic vents and plumbing vents.

Attachment Detail

Mounting/ Racking system details including the following: o Indicate the mount type (ie: roof-mount, flush mount, grid-tied, etc.) o Manufacturer specifications with uplift capacity that meet the wind loads (110 mph, 3 second gusts), snow loads (30 psf), attachment details (type, size and spacing of fasteners) o Colorado stamped engineer’s verification letter for any custom racking.

Electrical Diagram

Complete 3 line electrical diagram, electrical specifications shall indicate: o System size (DC- STC “nameplate” rating) o Module manufacturer and model number o Module specs (@ STC) including VOC, VMP, ISC and IMP o Array specs (@STC) show max VOC (with temp corrections), VMP, ISC and IMP o Number of strings o String fuse rating (if appropriate) o Current carrying conductors show size and type (ie: USE-2) o Grounding (equipment grounding conductor) indicate size and type o Over-current protection/ disconnects with voltage rating, current rating and indicate if “integrated” in inverter Note the inverter manufacturer, model number, rated AC output (Wattage), AC voltage and maximum AC current o Grid interconnection location shall show AC load panel with back feed breaker rating (voltage and amperage), panel rating (bus bar rating and main breaker rating) and line/ load side tap.

Ground mount

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