City of Carrollton (TX)
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2023
- Fire Code Version
- 2018 Building Code
- Code List
2024 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
2024 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
2024 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
2024 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
2024 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE
2024 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
2024 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
2024 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE
2024 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
- 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
- None
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 0
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
Fire setbacks can be shown to be on either side of valleys and hips or divided onto both. Additionally, any layout change requires resubmitted plans to the AHJ, especially if they will change our fire setback locations. For photovoltaic arrays occupying not more than 33 percent of the plan view total roof area, not less than an 18” clear setback is required on both sides of a horizontal ridge.
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 115
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category B
- Snow Load
- 5
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
* **_Both the PE letter and the PE calcs must reference Section 324 of the 2021 IRC only, not the IBC or IEBC_** * SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs.
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- AC Disconnect Required
- Yes
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Service Ground Requirements
AHJ is requiring surge protection at new panel also need to add secondary ground rod & inter-system bonding connection every time we add an MBE or MPU
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 0.96
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
Per City ordinance, Solar can only be installed on single family dwellings & detached garages. We cannot install on patio covers, shade structures, carports or similar structures.
All J-boxes need to be shown on the plans.
EXISTING SYSTEMS
add the complete make and model of the existing equipment in both the site plan and the one-line diagram
- Site Notes
Must bond gas lines to ground bar in MSP
- Roof Plan
- Attachment Detail
Solar can only be installed on single family dwellings & detached garages. We cannot install on patio covers, shade structures, carports or similar structures
- Attachment Detail Notes
- Per 2021 IRC Section R324.4.1 A Texas Registered Engineers letter is required to be on file stating the rooftop mounted photovoltaic panel system meets all requirements of the 2021 IRC Section 324.
- Per 2021 IRC Section R324.3.1 Mounting systems need to be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 2703
- Electrical Diagram
AHJ enforces 2020 NEC 230.85 emergency disconnecting means.
Taps need to be UL listed and SR rated for lineside (UL documentation required)
- Electrical Diagram Notes
AHJ is requiring surge protection at new panel also need to add secondary ground rod & inter-system bonding connection every time we add an MBE or MPU
- Custom Placards Required
- 0
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Mesh/Scrim