City of Wheat Ridge (CO)

Codes

NEC Code Version

2023

Fire Code Version

2018 Building Code

Code List

2024 International Building Code (IBC), excluding Chapter 1

2024 International Residential Code (IRC), excluding Chapter 1 and with the following appendices: BB, BE, BF, BO, CA, CB, CC, CE, CF, and CH

2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), excluding Chapter 1 but retaining Section 102

2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), excluding Chapter 1 but retaining Section 102

2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), excluding Chapters 1 and 14 but retaining Section 102

2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), excluding Chapter 1 but retaining Sections C102, R102, C107, and R107

2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), excluding Chapter 1 

2024 Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), excluding Chapter 1 but retaining Sections 102 and 111

2024 International Private Sewage Disposal Code (IPSDC), excluding Chapter 1

2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IMPC), excluding Chapter 1 but retaining Section 102

2024 International Fire Code (IFC), excluding Chapter 1 but retaining Section 105 and adopting the following appendices: B, C, D, F, H, O 

2023 National Electric Code, latest edition adopted by the Colorado State Electrical Board

Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities standard (ICC/ANSI A117.1)

Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code

Colorado Model Low Energy and Carbon Code, excluding Chapter 1 but retaining Sections C102, R102, C107, and R107

ASCE Code Specification

ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status

Piloting

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions

1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions

Existing Systems,Trenching

How Many Plansets Required

1

Revision Required

1

Rough Inspection

None

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

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed

135

Wind Notes

* Vult = 135 mph Vasd = 105 mph , 3 sec gust

Snow Load

30

Snow Load Notes

* 30 Lbs. Sq. Ft., 30 Lbs. Drift

Reducible Snow Load Allowed

1

Max Attachment Spacing

96

Structural Notes

**Structural Integrity: All projects, both residential and commercial, must have a documented and stamped letter from a licensed structural engineer in the State of Colorado, indicating that the existing structure has been reviewed and can adequately support all PV systems and meet all current applicable code requirements. If additional structural enhancements are required, detailed structural drawings and/or structural enhancements outlined in a report must be signed and sealed by a structural engineer and submitted with the permit.** **If structural enhancements are required for a commercial project, signed and sealed drawings must be logged in for a structural review. A separate permit will be issued for this work.** ** ** **SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs.**

Minimum Ground On Roof

#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required

Derates

Allowed POI

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

Panel Schedule Required

Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating

90

De Rating Ampacity

0.96

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

STANDARD

Roof Plan

Details showing how the panels will be mounted. Calculations performed by a Colorado registered professional engineer must be submitted to substantiate that the structure can support the design loads specified in Chapter 16 of the International Building Code (IBC). Details and calculations for the panel connections to the roof must be included

Electrical Diagram

Over 10 kW AHJ requires EE stamps Electrical line diagram: **City of Wheat Ridge now requires us to:** **Add notes to ELD:** **-verify cold water bond**

Electrical Diagram Notes

**Cold water bond to gas pipe on customer side of gas meter** **(2) ground rods, unless connected to building Ufer**

Custom Placards Required

0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required

Mesh/Scrim