County of Bryan (GA)

Georgia Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2023

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural

Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version: 2023

Fire Code Version: 2018 Building Code

Code List: 2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE 2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions: 0

How Many Plansets Required: Other (See Submission Notes)

Revision Required: 1

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 1

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD: No

Wet Stamps Required: Digital Structural

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: 95

Wind Notes: County is split into two parts, everything north of Fort staff base is 130 MPH Everything south of the base is 140MPH, due to being closer to shore line.

Snow Load: 0

Snow Load Notes: Exposure Category C

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required: Yes

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

Allowed POI: PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps

Panel Schedule Required: Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating: 90

De Rating Ampacity: 0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed: 0

ESS Notes: Standard

ESS Elevation Detail Required: No

Plan set

Custom Placards Required: 0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Yes

Ground Mount Notes

- Setback requirements vary depending on the zone and may vary within the zone.

- Contact Planner II for specific setback requirements.

- Standard footings are required.

- A security fence of at least six feet in height is required to secure the solar equipment.

- Chain link fences are not allowed unless screened from exterior view.

- Breaks in fencing may be allowed for wildlife needs.

- Solar equipment heights should not exceed ten feet in height measured from the ground to the foremost/tip end of the solar collector

- Setbacks for solar equipment should be 25 feet larger than the applicable buffer yard to allow for an access road.