Town of La Plata (MD)

Maryland Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2023

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural

Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version: 2023

Fire Code Version: 2018 Building Code

Code List

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2021 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required: 1

Revision Required: 0

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 0

Stamps

Wet Stamps Required: Digital Structural

Structural Calculations Required: Yes

Stamp Location On Plans: Top Right

Date On Stamps: Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced: 1

Setback Notes: Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 115

Wind Notes: Exposure Category B

Snow Load: 25

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: 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.

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

Allowed POI: Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps

Panel Schedule Required: Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating: 90

De Rating Ampacity: 0.91

BOS Restrictions: If a lineside tap this AHJ requires a fused disconnect inside the home and a non fused outside with the system. 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.

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 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. Please review for a frayed service cable if so we will need to get it replaced before install to pass county inspection If a lineside tap this AHJ requires a fused disconnect inside the home and a non fused outside with the system. Panel layout must be designed with 3ft offsets

Attachment Detail: Panel layout must be designed with 3ft offsets

Custom Placards Required: 0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim