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City of Harker Heights (TX)

Texas Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2024 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2023 INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-22

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
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

PE letter and calcs MUST reference the IRC and NOT the IBC

Must reference ASCE 7-2022

Minimum Ground On Roof
#8

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
Yes
Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps
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
No
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

* We require an exterior main service panel (MSP) or main disconnect for the house, if not already installed. * A complete plan set is required for plan review. To include, a site plan reflecting fire lanes and access, setbacks and a labeling plan. * AC disconnect must be on exterior of home, readily accessible

Roof Plan

Plumbing vents must be rerouted or move panels to not cover vents.

Electrical Diagram

If the **MSP is inside the house** , or an **MPU is required** , or our **POI is a lineside tap** , the city requires a new emergency disconnect between meter and MSP along with a new surge protector in the main panel. (Similar to Fort Worth and Irving)

Custom Placards Required
1
Placards Notes

When required by code if the utility and solar equipment exceed acceptable distance lengths or are not visible from one another.

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

Per Harker Heights -Ground mounts can only be in the backyard (NO front or Side yard). Must have a rough inspection on any underground pipe. Set backs are 10 off back and 6 off side.

Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Harker Heights (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.