City of North Charleston (SC)
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2020
- Fire Code Version
- 2018 Building Code
- Code List
2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
2009 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE (ENERGY STANDARD ACT)
- IEBC Accepted
- 1
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- SolarAPP+ Status
- Targeted
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- MPU,MPU,Derate,Derate
- How Many Plansets Required
- Other (See Submission Notes)
- Revision Required
- 1
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 1
Stamps
- Ee Stamp Required On SLD
- Yes
- Wet Stamps Required
- Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
- Structural Calculations Required
- Yes
- Stamp Location On Plans
- Top Right
- Date On Stamps
- Expiration Date
Fire setbacks
- Fire Setback Enforced
- 1
- Setback Notes
Fire setbacks shaded or colored _with required dimensions_.
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 143
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category B
- Snow Load
- 5
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
Stamp Tech Instructions:
- Before sending to PE, must ensure that ALL PLAN PAGES are the same size.
- ALL 11 x 17 pages including response letters and all other pages.
PE Instructions:
- SE / EE digital stamps on all corresponding PV pages 1-7a.
- Need stamped PE Letter / Calcs. WS 143 MPH GSL 5 PSF
- Plans and calcs need to be flattened (unlocked) for them to transfer over to the AHJ portal
- 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
- 0.96
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
The City of North Charleston has a North Charleston building directive requiring any conductors in the attic area be in conduit or MC cable
- Cover Page
ALL PLAN PAGES must be the same width. If the widths are not the same the computer program cannot stamp all your pages of the plan. ALL 11 x 17 pages.
Plans and calcs need to be flattened (unlocked) for them to transfer over to the AHJ portal
- Roof Plan
Per DCR any projects in this HOA, SCS (Southern Community Services) AAMC, no solar allowed on the front of the home. Rear of the house only.
- Electrical Diagram
Centerfed 120%: EE Stamp Required
- Label Page
Labels color coded per NEC 2020 requirements
- Custom Placards Required
- 0
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- No