County of Dorchester (SC)
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- 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
- Yes
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- How Many Plansets Required
- 2
- Revision Required
- Yes
- Rough Inspection
- None
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- Yes
Stamps
- Ee Stamp Required On SLD
- No
- Wet Stamps Required
- Digital Structural
- Structural Calculations Required
- Yes
- Stamp Location On Plans
- Top Right
- Date On Stamps
- Date Plans are Stamped
Fire setbacks
- Fire Setback Enforced
- Yes
- Setback Notes
Standard
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 140
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category C
- Snow Load
- 5
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- Yes
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
AHJ needs all pages of plans stamped.
Plans and calcs must be stamped by the same engineer.
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,PV Breaker
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 0.91
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- No
- ESS Notes
Standard
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- ESS Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
Plans must be 11x17, and drawings should fit the page correctly. ALL Pages need to be stamped including the first one.
- Electrical Diagram
Designers please follow SLD example provided by Dominion Energy (SC) and include the CO-GEN production meter socket.
- Custom Placards Required
- No
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- No
- Setback Front Yard
- 5
- Setback Back Yard
- 5
- Setback Side Yard
- 5