City of Arlington (TX)
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2020
- Fire Code Version
- 2018 Building Code
- Code List
2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
- IEBC Accepted
- 1
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- How Many Plansets Required
- 1
- Revision Required
- 1
- Rough Inspection
- None
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 0
Stamps
- Ee Stamp Required On SLD
- Yes
- Wet Stamps Required
- Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
- Structural Calculations Required
- Yes
- Ee Stamp Notes
The electrical line diagram must have
1) a Master Electricians printed name, date, signature and Master license number; or
2) be stamped, signed and dated by a licensed Engineer in the state of Texas.
- The engineer seal that is on the electrical line diagram states it is for "Structural Attachments to Roof Only".
- That statement must be removed, or a seal that applies to electrical must be added. (Please see attachment in files section, example included!)
- Stamp Location On Plans
- Unspecified
- Date On Stamps
- Date Plans are Stamped
Fire setbacks
- Fire Setback Enforced
- 1
- Setback Notes
- Existing system must be shown accurately on the roof and included in the roof area (33%) calculations.
- Provide the total roof area and array area calculations.
- If there is an existing system, provide calculations for new and existing combined.
- Unpermitted structures may NOT be included in roof area calculations.
- For photovoltaic arrays occupying more than 33 percent of the plan view total roof area, a setback of not less than 36 inches wide is required on both sides of a horizontal ridge. This requirement applies to both new and previously installed array.
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 100
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category B
- Snow Load
- 5
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- AC Disconnect Required
- Yes
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 0.96
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 0
- ESS Notes
- Preferred battery install - outside.
- If batteries are designed inside the garage, per code, we are required to add heat detectors inside the garage, and smoke detectors (interconnected) inside the house. Bollards are required in front of the batteries if they are installed in the garage.
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- ESS Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
- Cover Page
- Electrical contractor license # & master electrician license numbers required on title block of plans.
- Roof Plan
- Attachment Detail
- Electrical Diagram
LST:
- When calling out a line side tap one of the two following builds should be designed, based on the as-built conditions.
- All projects must comply with emergency disconnect NEC: 230.85). Show Tap in MBE
- Electrical Diagram Notes
LST [LINE SIDE TAP TERMINATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEC 230.46 WITH TAP CONNECTOR POLARIS IT-350]
- Custom Placards Required
- 0
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- No