City of Corpus Christi (TX)
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2020
- Fire Code Version
- 2018 Building Code
- Code List
2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLING
2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE (FOR WIND
CODE PURPOSES)
2015 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
2020 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- SolarAPP+ Status
- Targeted
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- MPU,Derate
- How Many Plansets Required
- 1
- Revision Required
- 1
- Rough Inspection
- None
- 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
- Ee Stamp Notes
- Use SE/EE digital stamps.
- Include the date stamped and signed, active firm number, and expiration date (expiration date alone is not sufficient). TBPE, R106.1, 202
- Stamp Location On Plans
- Unspecified
- Date On Stamps
- Expiration Date
Fire setbacks
- Fire Setback Enforced
- 1
- Setback Notes
- <33% ridges 16in both sides
- >33% ridges 36in both sides
- All hips 16in both sides
- All valleys 16in both sides
- Two - 36in pathways one driveway/street side and one back of home.
- These Two pathways CAN NOT straddle a roof plane. Pathways need to be on either side of the hip or valley but never straddling.
- These NON-STRADDLING pathways need to have the "Fire Access Pathway" Leader pointing to them.
- See Files Section for Corpus Fire Setback Correction Examples
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 149
- Wind Notes
WIND HAZARD TOOL
Use ASCE 7-16
risk category II wind speed
Basic Wind Speed = 144 mph
3-second gust
Exposure Category C
- Snow Load
- 0
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
Stamps on ALL PV pages, PE Letter, and Calcs
- Use SE/EE digital stamps.
- Include the date stamped and signed, active firm number, and expiration date (expiration date alone is not sufficient). TBPE, R106.1, 202
- If utilizing auto stamps verify that the aforementioned requirements are shown in the stamp, when outsourcing stamps include in notes to vendor field the stamp requirements.
- Stamp on all pages
- Address on all pages
- Page numbers
- Risk Category II shown
Code Reference
- Ensure the PE Letter and Structural Calculations reference the 2018 IRC (ASCE 7-16) exclusively, even though current codes are 2021.
(ALL PAGES OF PLANSETS MUST BE STAMPED) ADD THIS NOT TO NOTES TO VENDOR FIELD IN LIGHTSPEED
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- AC Disconnect Required
- Yes
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 0.91
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 0
- ESS Notes
Standard
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- No
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
REVIEW CHECKLIST ---> CHECKLIST
- Cover Page
- Cover Page Notes
All Jobs [THIS SYSTEM IS DESIGNED FOR: // WIND SPEED: 149 MPH 3 SEC GUST // CATEGORY C EXPOSURE // SNOW LOAD: 0PSF]
- Site
Existing System needs to be shown as separate modules instead of one large obstruction on the roof.
- Electrical Diagram
Disconnect required between INV & MID.
- Custom Placards Required
- 0
- Placards Notes
- No placard are required for this AHJ
- Non Standard Revision Requirements
Mod swaps and layout changes will require new SE calcs and letter for resubmission.
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- No