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Town of Apex (NC)

North Carolina Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced0

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2018 NORTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODE

2018 NORTH CAROLINA RESIDENTIAL CODE

2018 NORTH CAROLINA FIRE CODE

2018 NORTH CAROLINA PLUMBING CODE

2018 NORTH CAROLINA MECHANICAL CODE

2018 NORTH CAROLINA FUEL & GAS CODE

2018 NORTH CAROLINA ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2018 NORTH CAROLINA SWIMMING POOL & SPA CODE

2017 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

IEBC Accepted
1
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

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Date Plans are Stamped

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
0
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
85
Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Structural Calcs Required due to Apex Electric Department (NC)

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
Yes
Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Load 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

Plan Set Requirements

Plans are to reference the 2018 North Carolina codes . Not ICC codes

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 Apex (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.