City of Temple (TX)

Texas Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2023

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical

Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version: 2023

Fire Code Version: 2018 Building Code

Code List

2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2009 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required: 0

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

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 B

Snow Load: 5

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

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

Panel Schedule Required: Partial Home Backup

Service Ground Requirements: USE #6 GROUND FREE AIR OR #6 GROUND IN EMT CONDUIT FROM MODULES TO JB (free air preferred)

Temperature Rating: 90

De Rating Ampacity: 0.91

BOS Restrictions: We require an outside main service panel (MSP) or main disconnect for the house, if not already installed.

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed: 0

ESS Notes: Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect required between battery and utility meter.

ESS Elevation Detail Required: No

Plan set

Electrical Diagram: * We require an outside main service panel (MSP) or main disconnect for the house, if not already installed. * Contractor to ensure grounding complies to Temple Ordinance 10-17 a Must have a minimum of two grounding electrodes (Rods must be 8 foot driven not less than 45 degree angle and greater than 6 feet apart.) PV source and output circuits over 150v to ground installed in one and two family dwellings Shall NOT be accessible to other than qualified persons while energized. (NEC 690.7 D)

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim

Ground Mount Notes

Setback requirements are case by case and depend on the Zoning use for the lot.

Scrim is required on ground mounts

bonding required at each coupled length