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Town of Cary (NC)

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

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
Code List

2018 NORTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODE 2018 NORTH CAROLINA RESIDENTIAL CODE 2018 NORTH CAROLINA PLUMBING CODE 2018 NORTH CAROLINA MECHANICAL CODE 2018 NORTH CAROLINA FUEL GAS CODE 2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
1
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 - Multiple Layer Shingle,Yes - Roof Not Asphalt or Metal
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
114
Snow Load
14
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
48
Structural Notes
SE Stamps/Calcs required if: THe wieght of the PV System exceeds 3 pounds PSF The roof possesses more than 1 layer of asphalt shingles The roofing material consists of a type other than asphalt shingles or metal The roof is located in a 140MPH or greater wind zone
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter,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
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Spec sheets needed for j-boxes

Label Page

Please add the following warning labels to plans: * TURN OFF PV DISCONNECT PRIOR TO WORKING IN PANEL (for main service) * WARNING: THIS EQUIPMENT FED BY MULTHIPLE SOURCES. TOTAL RATING OF ALL OVERCURRENT DEVICES EXCLUDING MAIN SUPPLY OVERCURRENT DEVICE SHALL NOT EXEED AMPACITY OF BUSBAR (for main service)

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 Town of Cary (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.