City of Bridgeport (CT)

Connecticut Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2020

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted

Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural

Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version: 2020

Fire Code Version: 2018 Building Code

Code List

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2017 INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL ANSI A 117.1. ACCESSIBLE AND USABLE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES

2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status: Targeted

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions: 1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions: MPU,Derate

How Many Plansets Required: Other (See Submission Notes)

Revision Required: 0

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: * Size of each array shall not exceed 150' x 150'. Multiple arrays must 3' min from each other. * Hip Roofs: 3' access pathway required on any roof w/ modules on it * EXCEPTION: Roof Pitch < 9 degrees * EXCEPTION: single array system on one roof only and there is clear access on opposing slope * Single Ridge Roofs: 2015 Code * EXCEPTION: Roof Pitch < 9 degrees * EXCEPTION: single array system on one roof only and there is clear access on opposing slope * Roofs with Hips + Valleys: 2015 Code * EXCEPTION: Roof Pitch < 9 degrees

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 123

Wind Notes: Exposure Category B

Snow Load: 30

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

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: 0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed: 0

ESS Notes: Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: No

Plan set

Custom Placards Required: 1

Placards Notes: Two Map Placards Required

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim