City of Tempe (AZ)
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2017
- Fire Code Version
- 2018 Building Code
- Code List
2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009 ACCESSIBLE AND USABLE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
2010 ADA STANDARDS FOR ACCESSIBLE DESIGN TEMPE BUILDING SAFETY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TEMPE ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT CODE
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- SolarAPP+ Status
- Adopted
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- Existing Systems,Trenching,MPU,Derate
- How Many Plansets Required
- 2
- Revision Required
- 1
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 0
Stamps
- Wet Stamps Required
- Digital Structural
- Structural Calculations Required
- Yes
- Stamp Location On Plans
- Unspecified
- Date On Stamps
- Expiration Date
Fire setbacks
- Fire Setback Enforced
- 1
- Setback Notes
3' fire setbacks to be considered from the load bearing wall.
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 115
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category C
- Snow Load
- 0
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 0.87
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 1
- ESS Notes
Required: Disco and PM between B/U load panel and inverter. Do this on Site Plan and ELD(s): Call out ESS Disco as DER Storage Disconnect . Call out ESS PM as DER Storage Meter . Call out make and model for all Disconnects. Show blades of all Disconnects open to the inverter. No published information about battery placement.
Interior ESS:
Fire Detection in Garage (IFC 907.4.3)
"In spaces where smoke detectors cannot be utilized due to ambient conditions (garage), approved automatic heat detectors shall be permitted."
Reflect Heat Detector location on Site Plan along with above note for interior installs.
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- Local Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Roof Plan
Identify edge set back distance of array.
Coordinate with structural calculations Structural Calcs Sheet 3: Coordinate calcs with dimensions shown on plan set Add minimum spacing of lags to elevation. State height of conduit above roof in inches. /// per DCR for a past project -
5/16 x3.5 SS LAG BOLT CAN BE EMBEDDED IN A CONVENTIONALLY FRAMED, STRUCTURAL, ROOF RAFTER, DEEPER THAN 2 1/2 INCHES BUT NOT LESS THAN 1 1/2 INCHES, SEALED PENETRATION
Add note: Rapid shutdown initiation device labeled on the plans. Device must be either: service disconnecting means, PV system disconnecting means, or readily accessible switch that plainly indicates whether it is in the off' or on position (NEC 690.12(C)) C.O.T. Rapid shut down will be located with 25 ft and visual sight of main service disconnect.
- Attachment Detail
Lag bolt/ screws 5/16in diameter by 3 inch long required
- Electrical Diagram Notes
The record daytime high of 122F has been achieved 4 times in the city of Tempe. The record daytime low of 17 F has been achieved twice in the city of Tempe. The design temps that we will use are 111F and 19 F for electrical design and for residential wall design 71F and 34F. wind speed for residential is 115mph, wind speed for commercial is 105mph. exposure category is B. seismic category is C. Rainfall is 3 inch. BE ADVISED THAT UPON ANY INSPECTION BY THE C.O.T. INSPECTIONS DEPT. MAY REQUIRE THAT ALL DEFICIENCIES FOR EXISTING ELECTRICAL SERVICE PANEL BE CORRECTED AND/OR REPLACED AS NEEDED.
- Label Page
add verbiage "to be in line of sight of main electrical service" below sticker " PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM, EQUIPPED WITH RAPID SHUTDOWN per past correction (a past project) Rapid shutdown arrow to be pointed at inverter
- Custom Placards Required
- 0
- Non Standard Planset Requirements
- Single Line Diagram
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Mesh/Scrim