City of Newark (New Castle County) (DE)

Delaware Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2017

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural

Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version: 2017

Fire Code Version: 2018 Building Code

Code List: 2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2009 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE DELAWARE STATE FIRE PREVENTION CODE NFPA FIRE PREVENTION CODES

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required: 2

Revision Required: 0

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: R324.6 Roof Access and Pathways Access and minimum spacing shall be required to provide emergency access to the roof, to provide pathways to specific areas of the roof, provide for smoke ventilation opportunity areas, and to provide emergency egress from the roof. Exceptions: 1\. Detached, nonhabitable structures, including but not limited to detached garages, parking shade structures, carports, solar trellises, and similar structures, shall not be required to provide roof access. 2\. Roof access, pathways and setbacks need not be provided where the code official has determined that rooftop operations will not be employed. 3\. These requirements shall not apply to roofs with slopes of two units vertical in 12 units horizontal (17-percent slope) or less. R324.6.1 Pathways Not fewer than two pathways, on separate roof planes from lowest roof edge to ridge and not less than 36" wide, shall be provided on all buildings. Not fewer than one pathway shall be provided on the street or driveway side of the roof. For each roof plane with a PV array, a pathway not less than 36" wide shall be provided from the lowest roof edge to ridge on the same roof plane as the PV array, on an adjacent roof plane, or straddling the same and adjacent roof planes. Pathways shall be over areas capable of supporting fire fighters accessing the roof. Pathways shall be located in areas with minimal obstructions such as vent pipes, conduit, or mechanical equipment. R324.6.2 Setback at Ridge For PV arrays occupying not more than 33% of the plan view total roof area, not less than an 18" clear setback is required on both sides of a horizontal ridge. For PV arrays occupying more than 33% of the plan view total roof area, not less than a 36" clear setback is required on both sides of a horizontal ridge.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 115

Wind Notes: Exposure Category B

Snow Load: 25

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

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

Panel Schedule Required: Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating: 90

De Rating Ampacity: 0.91

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: Electrical load calcs required for ALL projects. (even for MPU)

Custom Placards Required: 0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim