County of Liberty (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

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required: 1

Revision Required: 0

Rough Inspection: None

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD: No

Wet Stamps Required: Digital Structural

Structural Calculations Required: Yes

Stamp Location On Plans: Top Right

Date On Stamps: Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced: 1

Setback Notes: Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 130

Wind Notes: Exposure Category B

Snow Load: 0

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: All Jobs

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

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: No

ESS Elevation Detail Required: No

Plan set

Electrical Diagram: Centerfed 120%: EE Stamp Required

Custom Placards Required: 0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: No

Ground Mount Notes: **REQUIRES SEPARATE ZONING PERMIT** No gravel base needed. No height restrictions. No minimum freeze depth. Between 3-15 acres: 15' Front, Side, and Back. 20' from public right of way. Small scale solar energy systems - Occupies less than three (3) acres. 3 acres setback requirements: 25' Front, Side, and Back if within 100' of residential zone or public right of way. Intermediate scale solar energy systems - Occupies three (3) to fifteen (15) acres. The intermediate scale SES shall be located no closer than the lesser of (a) fifteen (15) feet from any property line or easement, or (b) the setback standards for the underlying zoning district, if any; The intermediate scale SES shall be located no closer than the lesser of (a) twenty (20) feet from any public right-of-way, or (b) the setback standards for the underlying zoning district, if any; and The intermediate scale SES shall be located no closer than 50 feet from any residential dwelling unit. Large scale solar energy systems - Occupies more than fifteen (15) acres. The large scale SES shall be located no closer than the lesser of (a) fifteen (15) feet from any property line or easement, or (b) the setback standards for the underlying zoning district, if any; The large scale SES shall be located no closer than the lesser of (a) twenty (20) feet from any public right-of-way, or (b) the setback standards for the underlying zoning district, if any; and The large scale SES shall be located no closer than 100 feet from any residential dwelling unit.