City of Katy (TX)
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2023
- Fire Code Version
- 2018 Building Code
- Code List
2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL AND GAS CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
2021 NFPA 101 LIFE SAFETY CODE
2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- How Many Plansets Required
- 2
- Revision Required
- 1
- 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
- 1
- Setback Notes
Standard
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 136
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category C
- Snow Load
- 0
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
structural calcs must include 2015 IRC SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs. WS: 136mph. Exposure Category C. The structural calcs must specifically state "The roof of the home will support the loads of all PV panels" If there is an existing system on the home, the PE letter/calcs must certify that the roof can withstand the addition of both the existing solar and the new solar panels being installed.
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
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
- 0.96
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 0
- ESS Notes
Standard
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- No
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Electrical Diagram
Standard
- Label Page
We cannot have labels on the plans that will not be installed on site. Please reference the file "remove these labels" below and delete any label from the plans that is marked with "N" on that picture. The relay template will be updated to remove these automatically for future projects.
- Custom Placards Required
- 0
- Placards Notes
- The city of Katy itself does not require placards for their inspections. HOWEVER if a katy job resides in Centerpoint jurisdiction then we will need placard for Centerpoint. AG
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- No
- Ground Mount Notes
Ground screws are allowed with SE stamp. 2018 IFC Setback Requirements