City of San Antonio (TX)
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2020
- Fire Code Version
- 2018 Building Code
- Code List
2021 International Building Code, IBC
2021 International Existing Building Code, IEBC
2021 International Residential Code, IRC
2021 International Fire Code, IFC
2021 International Mechanical Code, IMC
2021 International Plumbing Code, IPC
2021 International Fuel Gas Code, IFGC
2021 International Energy Conservation Code, IECC
2020 National Electrical Code
Chapter 10 City Ordinance Building Related Codes
Military Lighting Overlay District restrictions
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- SolarAPP+ Status
- Not accepted
- Date SolarAPP+ Accepted
- 45278
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- 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
EE cannot leave any disclaimer on the plans stating "Not an as built drawing set" or any variation, on it such as "Pre Construction Set Drawing Only"
- Stamp Location On Plans
- Unspecified
- Date On Stamps
- Expiration Date
Fire setbacks
- Fire Setback Enforced
- 1
- Setback Notes
Standard
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 115
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category C
- Snow Load
- 5
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #8
Electrical
- AC Disconnect Required
- Yes
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates,MPUs,Load Relocation
- Allowed POI
- Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 0.96
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 0
- ESS Notes
Load calcs required for BLP, and any isolated load panels
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- ESS Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
Include an elevation drawing of the BOS
- Site
Any panels with 120v branch circuits should be located interior of building
- Roof Plan
- Must call out fire setback dimensions on all roof planes
- If using modified setbacks, must show roof area calculation that modules cover less than 33% of the total roof area.
- Electrical Diagram
- NEC - 230.85 heavily enforced
- AHJ requires surge protection device at MSP, regardless of tie in.
All Jobs
- Array - Disco - PV Meter - MSP
- This AHJ enforces the 36" clearance for gas meter.
- Provide surge protector at AC Disconnect
- Centerfed 120% allowed
- POI is a Breaker we must run 6 AWG from MSP - PV Meter - PV Disco then we may use other wire sizes as necessary.
- If POI is MSP we must ground in the MSP.
- If POI is a lineside tap, we must display "suitable for use on the line side of the service equipment" note on the leaders pointing to the tap connectors.
Battery
- TPW: Array - Inverter - Disco - PV Meter - BUG - MSP
TAPS
- Service Tap allowed at revenue meter, but alligator clamps tapping inside MSP is not allowed
- When using a tap box, must include wire size callouts to utility meter and MSP
- Electrical Diagram Notes
All Jobs [Surge Protection device will be installed in accordance with 2020 NEC 230.85]
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
- Non Standard Planset Requirements
- BOS Elevation
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- No
- Ground Mount Notes
- Clear brush 10 feet around Ground Mounted System.
- Diagram showing how Ground Mount will be anchored is required.