City of Bowie (MD)
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2017
- Fire Code Version
- 2018 Building Code
- Code List
SUB TITLE 4 PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY BUILDING CODES
2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
2018 LIFE SAFETY CODE
2017 NFPA 70 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE SUBTITLE 9 PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY ELECTRICAL CODE
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- 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
- 0
- Setback Notes
Not enforced
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 115
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category B
- Snow Load
- 35
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
**09/16/21 GB - See note below in Electrical Section for a change to this.** If there is to be a fused disco inside, use a flush-mounted load center with breaker instead of a surface-mounted knife-blade switch. Former is aesthetically pleasing. Latter is not. [a past project (Tony). DCR 052021]
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #8
Electrical
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 0.91
- BOS Restrictions
If there is to be a fused disco inside, use a flush-mounted breaker housing instead of a surface-mounted knife-blade switch. Former is aesthetically pleasing. Latter is not. If lineside tap requires non fused disconnect inside the home with a non fused disconnect outside.
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
If there is to be a non fused disco inside, use a flush-mounted load center with breaker instead of a surface-mounted knife-blade switch out side. Former is aesthetically pleasing. Latter is not. Per conversation with Branch Manger see note below in Files Section If lineside tap requires non fused disconnect inside the home with a non fused disconnect outside. Check service cable to see if frayed If so will require replacement to pass inspection
- Custom Placards Required
- 0
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Mesh/Scrim