City of Carson City (NV)
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2017
- Fire Code Version
- 2018 Building Code
- Code List
2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
2018 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE
2018 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE
2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
- IEBC Accepted
- 1
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- How Many Plansets Required
- 1
- Revision Required
- 1
- 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
- 999
- Wind Notes
DETERMINE THE CORRECT WIND SPEED, ENTER ADDRESS AT:
ATC Hazards by Location (atcouncil.org)
- Snow Load
- 999
- Snow Load Notes
DETERMINE THE CORRECT SNOW LOAD, ENTER ADDRESS AT:
ATC Hazards by Location (atcouncil.org)
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 48
- Structural Notes
- WE REQUIRE BOTH DIGITAL STAMPS AND WET STAMPS
- PLEASE ORDER DIGITAL STAMPS WITH WET SIGNATURE
- Carson City no longer requires a wet stamp. Digital stamped copy is ok 7/12/24
Please include the required embedment depth of the lag screws used to attach the racking system to the roof in the structural letter/calcs
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #8
Electrical
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- 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
- Electrical Diagram
IF THE PROJECT INCLUDES A JUSTIFICATION LETTER
- WE MUST ATTACH THE LETTER TO THE PLANS PDF IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE LINE DIAGRAM
- Electrical Diagram Notes
ALL PROJECTS
- LABEL EACH PIECE OF SOLAR EQUIPMENT WITH AN ALPHABETICAL KEY (E.G. A. = INVERTER, B. = DISCONNECT, ETC.)
FOR ENPHASE PROJECTS
ON TLD '"Cables integral to Inverters" is insufficient, specify type and number of conductors.
- Label Page
AHJ IS VERY SPECIFIC ABOUT LABEL PAGE
TAKE A MOMENT TO REVIEW YOUR PLAN SET TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE MET
- Provide an Alphabetical Key at each Warning Label.
Alphabetical key on label page must match keys on TLD
- Relocate all DC disconnect labels to the inverter and remove the DC disconnect itself from the labels page.
- Remove PM from label page diagram unless a PM will be installed on site.
FOR ENPHASE PROJECTS
- OPTIONAL SOLAR LOAD CENTER NEEDS TO BE LABELED AS "COMBINER BOX"
- Custom Placards Required
- 0
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Mesh/Scrim
- Ground Mount Notes
Conductors at underside of Panels must be protected. Specify how this will be achieved. If no protections is provide a fence around the array must be installed
Add note: "A clear, brush-free area of 10 feet will be maintained around the ground mounted solar system. Contractor will be on site at final inspection to remove all dead fronts for conductor verification."