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County of Berkeley (SC)

South Carolina Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2020
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

2009 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE (ENERGY STANDARD ACT)

D2 SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
1

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
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
140
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C Berkeley 15(Mays).pdf (sc.gov) (https://llr.sc.gov/bcc/PDFfiles/WSMaps/Berkeley%2015\(Mays\).pdf)

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

PE Letter must include the attachment method per 2021 IRC codes PE Calcs must include wind load and earthquake seismic measurement as well. (Seismic category D)


Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
All Jobs
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,PV Breaker
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91
BOS Restrictions

When completing an MPU or service upgrade, we need to place the first means of disconnect outside next to the utility meter. Berkeley will not pass the power release electrical inspection or the electrical final inspection if the first means of disconnect is not outside near the utility meter.

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

Manufactures Installation instructions for equipment being installed to be included in plans

Cover Page

Add "note "D2 Seismic Zone"

Electrical Diagram

Centerfed 120% allowed

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Berkeley (SC) 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.