City of Newport (RI)

Rhode Island Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2020

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical

Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version: 2020

Fire Code Version: 2018 Building Code

Code List: 2019 RHODE ISLAND BUILDING CODE 2019 RHODE ISLAND RESIDENTIAL CODE 2019 RHODE ISLAND FIRE CODE 2019 RHODE ISLAND PLUMBING CODE 2019 RHODE ISLAND MECHANICAL CODE 2019 RHODE ISLAND ENERGY CODE 2019 RHODE ISLAND ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 2019 RHODE ISLAND ELECTRICAL CODE 2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required: 1

Revision Required: 0

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

Ee Stamp Notes: SE / EE digital stamps on all PV pages 1-7a & PE Letters / Calcs.

Stamp Location On Plans: Unspecified

Date On Stamps: Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced: 1

Setback Notes: Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 140

Wind Notes: Exposure Category C. Wind-borne debris region.

Snow Load: 30

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs. WS: 130mph. Exposure Category C. Wind-borne debris region. SL: 30psf **Inspector states he would "would like to see the "solid neutral" passing thru with no connection to the enclosure, and the equipment ground connected to the enclosure. Often the install crew has no idea what to do with these conductor/connections and the bond screw. I try to avoid "conductors in parallel" with the neutral and equip ground."**

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: Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements: Master Plan Set combining all individual projects into one plan set showing all panels/systems/etc if a project has multi-system job

Electrical Diagram: **For SLD** Show AC Disconnect details ie: lines to/from top and bottom of disconnect **For PV Breaker Tie in** GEC from Disco/PM to MSP in conduit **For lineside taps** From Disco/PM to msp - "#6 GEC bare copper, free air bonded existing uffer tie in"

Non Standard Planset Requirements: Single Line Diagram

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim