County of Frederick (VA)

Virginia Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2023

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural

Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version: 2023

Fire Code Version: 2018 Building Code

Code List

2021 VIRGINIA UNIFORM STATEWIDE BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required: 1

Revision Required: 0

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 0

Stamps

Wet Stamps Required: Digital Structural

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: 115

Wind Notes: Exposure Category B

Snow Load: 35

Snow Load Notes: * Ground snow load (PG): 35 lb/ft² * Higher elevations (northwestern parts of Frederick County) require 40 lb/ft². * Section 1608 Uniform Statewide Building Code(USBC)/Virginia Building Code (IBC) 2015. Figure 1608.2 lists Frederick County as 'CS' Case Study. Ground snow loading is based on historical performance and Figure 1608.3(1) of the BOCA Building Code as published in the 1996 edition. * Ultimate Wind Design (Vult) & Risk Category (USBC 1609.3) 115 Vmph for Risk Category II * Exposure category: Exposure C, unless Exposure B definition applies. See USBC 1609.4.3. * Seismic design category: B, Section 1613 USBC 2015 edition. * Frost line depth: 24" below grade.

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: All Jobs

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

Panel Schedule Required: Partial Home Backup

Service Ground Requirements

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: Electrical load calcs required for ALL projects. (even for MPU)

Custom Placards Required: 1

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim