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Town of Parker (CO)

Colorado Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2021 PARKER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2021 NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2021 SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL 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
1

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes - Derate,Yes - MPU
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

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

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

* Please Include lag screw connection calculations on structural calcs, and indicate lag screw size and embedment depth based on manufacturer specs. Please include lag screw size and embedment in attachment detail section of plans as well. * Structural letter needs to reflect limited lag embedment and whatever approved upgrade/fix there will be for all lags installed on hip roofs where attachment will be to sleeper purlins instead of structural truss system. This will need to be reflected in plan set as well on details.

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

A Battery system in the garage will need to comply with 2021 IRC section R328 requirements (need bollards, interconnected heat/smoke detectors, labeling)

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Add Module Compatibility Page to plans. Add SFM railless UL2703 cert for SFM projects to plans. Please provide the manufacturer's listing for the feeder taps for verification of compliance with NEC 230.46. Please Include lag screw connection calculations on structural calcs, and indicate lag screw size and embedment depth based on manufacturer specs. Please include lag screw size and embedment in attachment detail section of plans as well. Structural letter needs to reflect limited lag embedment and whatever approved upgrade/fix there will be for all lags installed on hip roofs where attachment will be to sleeper purlins instead of structural truss system. This will need to be reflected in plan set as well on details.

Electrical Diagram

* For line side tap, please show bonding within fusible disconnect and if using a GEC/EGC combo, must irreversibly connect to existing grounding electrode system or install GEC from fusible disconnect and irreversibly connect to existing grounding electrode system outside of main electrical panel enclosure. (see Ochoa a past project)

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 Town of Parker (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.