City of Boston (MA)
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2023
- Fire Code Version
- 2018 Building Code
- Code List
10TH EDITION OF THE MA STATE BUILDING CODE 780
2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE W/780 CMR
2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE W/780 CMR
2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
- IEBC Accepted
- 1
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- SolarAPP+ Status
- Targeted
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- MPU,Derate
- How Many Plansets Required
- Other (See Submission Notes)
- Revision Required
- 1
- Rough Inspection
- None
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 0
Stamps
- Ee Stamp Required On SLD
- Yes,Yes - Load Calcs
- Wet Stamps Required
- Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
- Structural Calculations Required
- Yes
- Ee Stamp Notes
- Stamp Location On Plans
- Unspecified
- Date On Stamps
- Expiration Date
Fire setbacks
- Fire Setback Enforced
- 1
- Setback Notes
Standard
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 130
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category C. Wind-borne debris region.
- Snow Load
- 40
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
All documents require original signatures or electronic signature, with a control number on all documents. WS 130 MPH GSL 40 PSF
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 1
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 0
- ESS Notes
PM required. INV > Smart PM > AC > POI No published information about battery placement.
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- ESS Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
If project requires a lift, (For instance if roof is too tall for ladder access) a Traffic Management Plan will be required.
A sketch or diagram is needed showing where lift is going, location of the street, curb to curb distance, time travel.
It can be a simple drawing or engineer drawings.
If you have any question call them at in the Public works dept.
- Electrical Diagram
If the existing home has a multi family meter set and we have to replace the service in anyway they AHJ will require a common loads meter to also be installed (Example if 2 meters exist and we replace, then 3 meter will be installed). New service must maintain a 3"x 3" clearance
- Custom Placards Required
- 0
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Mesh/Scrim