City of Tacoma (WA)
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
- Revision Required
- 1
- 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
- Ridge Setback
- 18
- Eave Setback
- 18
- Setback Notes
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 155
- Wind Notes
Wind exposure category: C
- Snow Load
- 25
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- AC Disconnect Required
- No
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps
- Supply Tap Neutral Ground Bond Required
- 1
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 0.91
- BOS Restrictions
Standard
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 0
- ESS Notes
Standard ESS requirements
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- No
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
Standard
For all Trenches
- 2 Disconnects required - one at each end of trench
- Required for AC or DC trenches
- Cover Page
Standard
- Site
Standard
- Roof Plan
Roof access points must be located at strong points of building construction, in areas that do not require the placement of ground ladders over openings such as windows or doors, and in locations where the access point does not conflict with overhead obstructions such as tree limbs, wires, or signs.
- Roof Plan Notes
All Jobs [MODULES SHALL NOT BE INSTALLED MORE THAN 12" FROM THE TOP OF THE ROOF SURFACE]
- Attachment Detail
Standard
- Electrical Diagram
For all Line Side Connections:
- Neutral and ground bonded in fused disconnect
- #6 bare copper run from N/G bar to (E) MSP's GEC and crimped
- Schedule 80 PVC must be used in between fused disconnect and MSP - only showing 2 hots and neutral
- All other conduit can be EMT
For all Load Side Taps:
- Schedule 80 PVC must be used in between disconnect and MSP
- Label Page
Standard
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- No
- Ground Mount Notes
Standard GM requirements
- Setback Front Yard
- 10
- Setback Back Yard
- 5
- Setback Side Yard
- 5