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County of Onslow (NC)

North Carolina Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2017

Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural

Fire Setback Enforced0

Codes

NEC Code Version: 2017

Code List: 2018 NORTH CAROLINA STATE BUILDING CODE 2018 NORTH CAROLINA STATE RESIDENTIAL CODE 2018 NORTH CAROLINA STATE EXISTING BUILDING CODE 2018 NORTH CAROLINA STATE ELECTRICAL CODE 2018 NORTH CAROLINA STATE FIRE CODE 2018 NORTH CAROLINA STATE STATE CODE

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required: 1

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: 145

Snow Load: 10

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

Allowed POI: Meter Adapter,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

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 Onslow (NC) 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.