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Town of Sullivan's Island (SC)

South Carolina Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
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)
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
Other (See Submission Notes)
Revision Required
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
1

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes
Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
150
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

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

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter
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
**A.** 2018 International Building Code **B.** 2018 International Plumbing Code **C.** 2018 International Mechanical Code **D.** 2018 International Fuel Gas Code **E.** 2018 International Fire Code **F.** 2018 International Property Maintenance Code **G.** 2017 National Electrical Code **H.** 2009 International Energy Code **I.** 2018 International Residential Code
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 Sullivan's Island (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.