County of Berkeley (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)
D2 SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- How Many Plansets Required
- 2
- 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
Standard
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 140
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category C Berkeley 15(Mays).pdf (sc.gov) (https://llr.sc.gov/bcc/PDFfiles/WSMaps/Berkeley%2015\(Mays\).pdf)
- Snow Load
- 5
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
PE Letter must include the attachment method per 2021 IRC codes PE Calcs must include wind load and earthquake seismic measurement as well. (Seismic category D)
Electrical
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- All Jobs
- Allowed POI
- Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,PV Breaker
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 0.91
- BOS Restrictions
When completing an MPU or service upgrade, we need to place the first means of disconnect outside next to the utility meter. Berkeley will not pass the power release electrical inspection or the electrical final inspection if the first means of disconnect is not outside near the utility meter.
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
Manufactures Installation instructions for equipment being installed to be included in plans
- Cover Page
Add "note "D2 Seismic Zone"
- Electrical Diagram
Centerfed 120% allowed
- Custom Placards Required
- 0
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- No