City of Buckeye (AZ)

Codes

NEC Code Version

2023

Fire Code Version

2018 Building Code

Code List

2024 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification

ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status

Targeted

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions

1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions

MPU,Derate

How Many Plansets Required

2

Revision Required

1

New Planset Required For Module Swap

0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD

Yes - Derate

Wet Stamps Required

None

Structural Calculations Required

No

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 C (PER AHJ 4/29/21)

Snow Load

0

Snow Load Notes

No snow load is required.

Reducible Snow Load Allowed

1

Max Attachment Spacing

96

Structural Notes

Structural required when the roof structure is older than 20 years old or located in our downtown area.

Minimum Ground On Roof

#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required

Yes

AC Disconnect Conditional Criteria

NEED TO LIMIT FAULT CURRENT TO 10K AT UNFUSED DISCONNECT OR PROVIDE A FUSED DISCONNECT

Electrical Load Calcs Required

Derates

Allowed POI

Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps

Panel Schedule Required

Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating

90

De Rating Ampacity

0.87

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed

0

ESS Notes

Standard

Provide load calcs for backup loads panel

the ampacity of wires feeding backup loads panel has to be adjusted for ambient temperature.

GARAGE INSTALLS

1. Garages shall be protected by smoke alarms in accordance with Section R310. A heat detector, listed and interconnected to the smoke alarms, shall be installed in locations within dwellings and attached garages where smoke alarms cannot be installed based on their listing. 2024 IRC R330.7. 

2. Where ESS are installed in the normal driving path of vehicle travel within a garage, impact protection complying with Section R330.8.3 shall be provided. Please provide details for the installation of impact protection

Example: A rooftop raceway is installed ½ inch above the roof surface and exposed to direct sunlight and the ambient temperature is 90°F. The raceway contains three 8 AWG, type THWN copper conductors which have an ampacity of 50 amps in the 75°C column of NEC® Table 310.16.

Since the raceway is less than 7/8 inch above the hot roof surface, a temperature of 60°F is added to the normal ambient temperature of 90°F to equal 150°F.

At 150°F, NEC® Table 310.15(B)(1) would require a correction factor of .33 from the 75°C column to be applied to the conductor ampacity of 50 amps as follows:

50 amps X .33 = 16.5 amps.

The 8 AWG conductor now only has an ampacity of 16.5 amps after adjusting it for the revised ambient temperature since it is in a raceway exposed to direct sunlight, closer than 7/8 inch to the roof surface.

Check the attached image that shows the derated ampacity. It is also provided in the database

Separate ESS Disconnect Required

ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required

No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Cover Page Notes

All Jobs [ALL WIRES INSTALLED OUTSIDE, MUST BE IN CONDUIT AND LISTED FOR WET LOCATIONS. UTILITY DISCONNECTS WILL HAVE PADLOCKS INSTALLED AT FINAL INSPECTION. MODULES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE INSTALLED OVER VENTING]

Electrical Diagram

1 LINE & 3 LINE REQUIRED

PROVIDE AVAILABLE FAULT CURRENT CALCULATIONS INDICATING MINIMUM CONDUCTOR LENGTH (see file section for chart) NEED TO LIMIT FAULT CURRENT TO 10K AT UNFUSED DISCONNECT OR PROVIDE A FUSED DISCONNECT

ADD NOTE: MINIMUM CONDUCTOR LENGTH TO BE #' FROM AC DISCONNECT TO PV BREAKER PER ARTICLE 110.9 & 110\. (VARIES - Verify footage on fault current document below)

CANNOT USE ~ SYMBOL WHEN REFERENCING CONDUCTOR LENGTH

Electrical Diagram Notes

Existing Systems [BOTH PV BACKFEED BREAKERS SHALL BE TOGETHER AT THE END OF THE BUSBAR OPPOSITE TO THE MAIN BREAKER]

Label Page

Label Page Notes

All Jobs [per 2012 IFC 605.11.1.1 Materials, the markings shall have all letters capitalized with a minimum height of 3/8 white on red background. Please provide a label sheet with all labels graphically shown and noted.]

Non Standard Planset Requirements

Single Line Diagram

Non Standard Revision Requirements

Revisions/Re-submittals should: Contain a COMPLETE set of revised/corrected plans All changes to the plans shall be clouded and dated Include a revision/response letter that clearly describes what has been changed and how and where comments have been addressed. Include narrative of any additional changes.

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required

No

Ground Mount Notes

Do ground mounts require soil samples? Ground mounts require soils reports. What is the soil class for your area? We have varying types of soils in the area. To confirm the specific type of soil a soils report would need to be done.

Ground Mount Requires Soil Sample

Soil Study