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County of Jasper (SC)

South Carolina Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
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)

IEBC Accepted
1
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
0
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
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
132
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

Snow Load
5
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
No
Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Supply Tap Neutral Ground Bond Required
1
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91
BOS Restrictions

Standard

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
No
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Standard

Cover Page

Standard

Site

Standard

Roof Plan

Standard

Attachment Detail

Standard

Electrical Diagram

Standard

Label Page

Standard

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

* In residential and rural preservation districts, the location of solar panels shall be limited to the side and rear of the structure and rear lot only, within applicable setback requirements, and shall not exceed 8’ in height. * Ground-mounted systems shall be located so as not to impede the ability of emergency personnel to access the site for firefighting purposes * Maximum Area Coverage. For residential properties, a ground-mounted solar energy system shall not exceed 50% of the footprint of the principal building served or 1,000 square feet per ½ acre, whichever is greater. * Solar panels shall be placed such that concentrated solar radiation or glare shall not be directed onto other properties or public access areas. * Mounting hardware and framing shall be non-reflective or matte black in color. * A ground-mounted system shall not be located over a septic system, leach field area or identified reserve area unless approved by the Health Department. * If located in a floodplain or an area of known localized flooding, all panels, electrical wiring, automatic transfer switches, inverters, etc. shall be located above the base flood elevation


  • INCLUDE ONLY PERMITTED STRUCTURES. DO NOT INCLUDE UNPERMITTED STRUCTURES ON SITE PLAN
Setback Front Yard
10
Setback Back Yard
5
Setback Side Yard
4
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Jasper (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.