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City of Granbury (TX)

Texas Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List
2018 INTERNATIONAL CODE SERIES 2017 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE 2018 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
1
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
Pathways must be over supported roof structure meaning setbacks start at a load bearing wall

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
85
Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes
Standard
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
75
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
Deputy Building Offical for Grandbury, We do not allow line side taps to serve the solar panel system. The power to the panels will need to come off of a breaker in the panel box.

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Granbury (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.