City of Philadelphia (Philadelphia County) (PA)
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2017
- Fire Code Version
- 2018 Building Code
- Code List
2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
2015 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCE BUILDING CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
2018 PHILADELPHIA FIRE CODE
2018 PHILADELPHIA ELECTRICAL CODE
2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE PHILADELPHIA ZONING CODE PHILADELPHIA PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
- 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
- 0
- 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
- Setback Notes
Flat roofs require (1) 36 pathway along 1 side for the service of equipment
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 115
- Wind Notes
SECTION 1609 WIND LOADS Add Section B-1609.3.2 as follows: B-1609.3.2 Basic design wind speed for Philadelphia. For the City of Philadelphia, the basic wind speed for the determination of wind loads shall be based on a 3-second gust and a minimum of 105 miles per hour (47 m/s) 3-second gust for Risk Category I buildings and other structures, 115 miles per hour (51 m/s) 3-second gust for Risk Category II buildings and other structures, and 130 miles per hour (58 m/s) 3-second gust for Risk Category III and IV buildings and other structures.
- 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
- Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter,PV Breaker
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 1
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 0
- ESS Notes
Standard
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- ESS Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Attachment Detail
Flat roofs to be installed per roof slope - no tilt kits
- Custom Placards Required
- 0
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Mesh/Scrim