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City of Austin (TX)

Texas Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
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 (IBC)

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CODE (IECC)

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE (IFC)

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE (IRC)

2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE (IPMC)

2021 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE (UMC)

2021 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE (UPC)

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)

2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE (ISPSC)

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
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

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

SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs. Wet stamps are only required when the project contains a battery.

Minimum Ground On Roof
#6

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.96

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
No
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Electrical Diagram

Line Side Tap

  • Line side taps must have a main breaker in the panel.
  • Any brand is allowed (Burndy/Ilsco/Polaris). Line side taps are not preferred but accepted.

Ground mount

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