City of Wichita Falls (TX)

Texas Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2020

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural

Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version: 2020

Fire Code Version: 2018 Building Code

Code List

2015 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2006 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CODE

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required: 1

Rough Inspection: Rough Electrical

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 1

Stamps

Wet Stamps Required: Digital Structural

Structural Calculations Required: Yes

Stamp Location On Plans: Unspecified

Date On Stamps: Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced: 1

Setback Notes: ## 2015 IFC: _ **Hip Roof layouts**_ : 3 ft wide clear access pathway from the eave to the ridge on each roof slope where the panels and modules are located. _ **Single Ridge Roofs**_ : 3 ft wide access pathways from the eave to the ride on each roof slopes where panels and modules are located. _ **Roof with Hips and Valleys:** _18 inches to a hip or valley where panels/modules are to be placed on both sides of a hip or valley that is of equal length, the panels shall be permitted to be placed directly adjacent to the hip or valley.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 115

Wind Notes: Exposure Category B

Snow Load: 5

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: Flatten Plans PDF / Remove Layers prior to sending to engineer for stamps. SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages, PE Letter & Calcs. WS: 115MPH, Exposure Cat. B, GSL: 5LBS

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

Allowed POI: PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter

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: ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements: 2015 IFC: Each photovoltaic array shall be limited to 150 ft by 150 ft. Multiple arrays shall be separated by a 3ft wide clear access pathway. Hip Roof layouts: 3 ft wide clear access pathway from the eave to the ridge on each roof slope where the panels and modules are located. Single Ridge Roofs: 3 ft wide access pathways from the eave to the ride on each roof slopes where panels and modules are located. Roof with Hips and Valleys: 18 inches to a hip or valley where panels/modules are to be placed on both sides of a hip or valley that is of equal length, the panels shall be permitted to be placed directly adjacent to the hip or valley. Flatten PDF plans / remove layers before sending to PE for stamps.

Attachment Detail: Each photovoltaic array shall be limited to 150 ft by 150 ft. Multiple arrays shall be separated by a 3ft wide clear access pathway.

Electrical Diagram: When adding a new Meter Can it must have a metallic bond from PVC riser to the can

Custom Placards Required: 0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim