City of El Paso (TX)
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2020
- Fire Code Version
- 2018 Building Code
- Code List
2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- SolarAPP+ Status
- Targeted
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- MPU,Derate
- Revision Required
- 1
- Rough Inspection
- None
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 1
Stamps
- Ee Stamp Required On SLD
- Yes - 10kW+
- Wet Stamps Required
- Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
- Structural Calculations Required
- Yes
- Ee Stamp Notes
- Anything over 20 panels or 10kW will require structural and electrical stamps.
- Stamp Location On Plans
- Unspecified
- Date On Stamps
- Expiration Date
Fire setbacks
- Fire Setback Enforced
- 1
- Setback Notes
ensure 3' pathway on front of home and back of home. ALSO add a 3' pathway on the roof plan that has pv modules
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 115
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category B
- Snow Load
- 5
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
- Flat roof 5° or less will need SE stamps and structural calculations. Anything over 20 panels or 10kW will require structural and electrical stamps.
- Roofs 2/12 or 10° require an engineer's letter that states the roof will hold the extra load.
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- AC Disconnect Required
- Yes
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates,MPUs
- Allowed POI
- Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 0.91
- BOS Restrictions
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
- If Utility Meter and/or MSP is installed on a Power pole more than 5ft away, we are required to build H-Frame to install the Production Meter and AC Disconnect. A 2nd AC Disconnect is required near the inverter on the house.
- Project to include actual COLORED photos from site survey (non aerial)
- Roof Plan
- Attachment Detail
- Ballast projects require Ubuilder layout including brick layout. (See example in files section)
- Electrical Diagram
- Custom Placards Required
- 0
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- No