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City of Lubbock (TX)

Texas Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
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

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
1
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
Ee Stamp Notes
  • ENGINEER SIGNED AND SEALED DRAWINGS FOR PANEL ATTACHMENTS AND ELECTRICAL CALCULATIONS
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

On a pitched roof that is visible from the public right-of-way (the street in front of the house), the array may cover a maximum of 50% of the roof plane visible to the public right-of-way.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure category C

Snow Load
15
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes
  • PLAN SUBMITTALS MUST INCLUDE ENGINEER SIGNED AND SEALED STRUCTURAL LETTER VERIFYING THE EXISTING STRUCTURE IS ABLE TO WITHSTAND ADDITIONAL WEIGHT AND WIND RESISTANCE FROM ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,PV Breaker
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


Roof Plan


Roof Plan Notes

Roof planes facing the street cannot exceed over 50% panel coverage. Provide individual roof plane coverage if facing the street

EX:

Front Roof Face: 1000 sqft

Front Array: 100 sqft

Array Coverage: 10%

EXAMPLE

Custom Placards Required
1
Placards Notes

 trenching is not needed the fact that LP&L And SPEC allow us to use mapplacards instead of trenching.

 

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 Lubbock (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.