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County of Fayette (GA)

Georgia Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
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 2015 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
Other (See Submission Notes)
Revision Required
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Structural Calculations Required
Yes

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
90
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
5
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

6/21/2021 - 1st try-SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs.

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
All Jobs
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,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

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Electrical Diagram

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Indicate the following:  Location and sizes of all panels and service equipment.  Electrical schematic page not required.  Provide electrical calculations for all new electrical systems and modifications to existing systems (Optional for Residential Only). For modifications to existing systems, load calculations shall demonstrate that the new loads will not overload the existing service. Refer to the latest version of state adopted mandatory National Electrical Code®️ (NEC), Article 220 and Annex D for residential instructions and example calculations. A “Dwelling Electrical Calculation” worksheet is available from the FCPID, but is limited single dwellings units having the total connected load served by a single 120/240-volt, 3-wire service with an ampacity of 100 or greater. OTHER REQUIREMENTS  Structural Calculations: Structural calculations are required only where structural elements, components or systems exceed the prescriptive provisions of the code. o Engineered roof truss, TJI, and web-truss floor designs are only required to be on-site at time of framing inspection. o Engineered design for tall walls, braced wall lines, garage portals, etc. are required to be submitted for review and approved previous to framing inspection.  Energy Code Compliance: An approved method for providing compliance to the latest version of state adopted mandatory IECC Energy Code and Georgia amendments shall be provided. The three approved methods of compliance are Prescriptive, REScheck™️ or Performance. In addition, a permanent Georgia Energy Code Compliance certificate shall be readily accessible and posted on or near the electrical distribution panel or air handler. The certificate shall detail amongst other things the type and efficiency of heating, cooling and water heating equipment along with the calculated heating loads, sensible cooling load, latent cooling load and cfm for space conditioning. The certificate shall be completed by the builder or registered design professional.

Label Page

Provide manufacturer installation manual for solar panels, Spec sheets alone are not sufficient.

Custom Placards Required
1

Ground mount

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