Tyler requires building and electrical permits for rooftop solar under the International Codes it adopts in Chapter 6. Texas sets no statewide net-metering mandate, so surplus buyback depends on your retail electric provider in the Oncor service area.
Tyler enforces the International Residential and Building Codes and the National Electrical Code through Chapter 6 of its code, so a residential solar installation needs building and electrical permits covering roof structural capacity, panel layout, mounting, and the inverter and disconnect. Fire-access setbacks around roof panels follow the adopted International Fire Code. Because Tyler sits in ERCOT's competitive market served by the Oncor delivery utility, Texas imposes no statewide net-metering requirement; credit for excess generation depends on the plan offered by your retail electric provider. Texas Property Code Sec. 202.010 separately bars HOAs from banning rooftop solar.
Installing solar without required building or electrical permits means a retroactive permit and correction of code violations. Chapter 6 building-code violations carry fines up to $2,000 under Tyler Code Sec. 1-4.
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