City of Arvada (CO)
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2023
- Fire Code Version
- 2018 Building Code
- Code List
2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CODE
2018 EXISTING BUILDING CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
2009 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINT. CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
2023 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- SolarAPP+ Status
- Testing
- 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
- 1
Stamps
- Ee Stamp Required On SLD
- Yes
- Wet Stamps Required
- Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
- Structural Calculations Required
- Yes
- Ee Stamp Notes
Per recent AHJ kickbacks all plans required Electrical Engineer Stamps.
- Stamp Location On Plans
- Unspecified
- Date On Stamps
- Expiration Date
Fire setbacks
- Fire Setback Enforced
- 1
- Setback Notes
Standard
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 150
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category C
- Snow Load
- 30
- Snow Load Notes
30 psf roof & 30 psf ground snow loads
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 0
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
### Engineer Requirements ### * An Engineer’s report regarding the dead-load capability of the existing roof structure and its ability to support the added weight of the solar photovoltaic system. The report must include the required wind speed and roof snow load for the site. If the panels project above the ridge line of the roof, this must also be part of the report. * Wind speed: 136 MPH (Vult) east of HWY 93. 150 MPH (Vult) west of HWY 93. Exposure C. * Roof snow load: 30 PSF * Ground snow load: 30 PSF
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #6
Electrical
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 75
- 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
NONE
- Cover Page
Please include wind speed and roof snow load on front page of plans as well as in structural analysis.
- Roof Plan
STANDARD
- Electrical Diagram
Centerfed 120%: Not Sure Please provide information to assure interconnection method is compliant per 705.12(B). MPUs will required the installation of a surge protective device TAPS For line/load side tap, plans need to show #6 AWG GEC from fusible disconnect to grounding electrode ; and needs to be labeled as irreversibly crimped to existing GEC. Provide manufacturer specification sheets and installation guidelines for the wire connectors utilized for the supply side interconnection to assure compliance with 2020 NEC Section 230.46 Load taps: Provide size, property (copper or aluminum), insulation type of the feeders and the load being fed by the feeders (sub panel, gateway, etc.)
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- No
- Ground Mount Notes
Soil Class: Clay
Please Read GM process in LS to determine setbacks - Setbacks are dependent on Zoning.
- Ground Mount Requires Soil Sample
- Soil Study