County of Ada (ID)
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2017
- Fire Code Version
- 2018 Building Code
- Code List
2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE ADA COUNTY AMENDMENTS
2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE ADA COUNTY AMENDMENTS 2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE ADA COUNTY AMENDMENTS
2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ADA COUNTY AMENDMENTS
2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE ADA COUNTY AMENDMENTS
2018 INTERNATIONAL WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE ADA COUNTY AMENDMENTS
2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE ADA COUNTY AMENDMENTS
2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE ADA COUNTY AMENDMENTS
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- SolarAPP+ Status
- Targeted
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- MPU,Derate
- How Many Plansets Required
- 1
- Revision Required
- 1
- Rough Inspection
- Racking Inspection
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 1
Stamps
- Ee Stamp Required On SLD
- No
- 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
* For properties is a Rural Base District (RP, RR, and Rural Residence) the setbacks can be found in Section 8-2A of the Ada County Code. * For properties in a Residential Base District (RUT, RSW, R1-R20), setbacks can be found in Section 8-2B of the Ada County Code.
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 115
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category C
- Snow Load
- 999
- Snow Load Notes
25 PSF Roof Snow load, 20 PSF Ground Snow load
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
## Engineering Letter Required: Need to ensure the roof can support the load All structural stamps need to have the date it was stamped and the expiration date of stamp Wind = 115 mph Ground snow load = 20 psf Roof snow load = 25 psf Seismic = C ## Important Information: * Want a engineered letter that the load will support weight on single family or detached structure or if modification will or not be needed. * _ **No firecode with BD but need to talk to fire department depending on what jurisdiction you are in**_. * Ground mounts depth diameter of the holes, need engineer stamps on those, setbacks addressed on planning on zoning side. **REVISIONS** * Any plan changes will require new engineering docs * For in house designs update the "Revisions" section of the title block above the the installer logo on each page
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Line 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
- 0
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Yes
- Ground Mount Notes
CAN NOT INSTALL ON HILLSIDE WITHOUT A SPECIAL APPLICATION AND CHECKLIST: * Preliminary Grading Plan * Slope Stabilization and Revegetation Plan and Report (Required to be done by a licensed Idaho Landscape Architect) * Engineering Hydrology Report * Soils Engineering Report * Visual Impact Report * Detailed letter needs to include more specifics. This may be captured in the Visual Impact report and the Revegetation plan however. * Deed for the property - shown at the top of the Master Application The inspection is done by the State of Idaho. Plan Set Requirements: * Show length and width of array, not just the square footage * Include distance from ground mount array to property lines * Show the distance between the GM array(s) and the septic system