City of Bothell (WA)
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2023
- Fire Code Version
- 2018 Building Code
- Code List
2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
- IEBC Accepted
- 1
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- SolarAPP+ Status
- Targeted
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- MPU,Derate
- Revision Required
- 0
- Rough Inspection
- None
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 0
Stamps
- Ee Stamp Required On SLD
- No
- Wet Stamps Required
- Digital Structural
- Structural Calculations Required
- Yes
Fire setbacks
- Fire Setback Enforced
- 1
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 98
- Wind Notes
https://ascehazardtool.org/
- Snow Load
- 999
- Snow Load Notes
https://ascehazardtool.org/
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 48
- Structural Notes
Structural Calcs and Stamps are NOT required if the following conditions are met:
Total dead load of panels, supports, mountings, raceways and all other appurtenances weigh no more than three pounds per square foot.
The total PV solar panel system weight does not exceed 1,000 pounds.
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- AC Disconnect Required
- No
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps
- Supply Tap Neutral Ground Bond Required
- 1
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 0.91
- BOS Restrictions
Standard
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 0
- ESS Notes
Standard ESS Requirements
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- No
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
Additional electrical permit required through the State of Washington - Labor & Industries (WA). Please see page for requirements.
- Cover Page
Standard
- Site
Standard
- Roof Plan
Panels shall be mounted not higher than 18 inches above the surface of the roofing to which they are affixed. Except for flat roofs, no portion of the system may exceed the highest point of the roof. Panels on flat roofs shall not exceed the height allowed for the building.
- Attachment Detail
PV supports shall be located to prevent a point load in excess of 50 pounds in any location.
Attachment to the structure shall be as specified by the mounting system manufacturer.
- Electrical Diagram
For all Line Side Connections:
- Neutral and ground bonded in fused disconnect
- #6 bare copper run from N/G bar to (E) MSP's GEC and crimped
- Schedule 80 PVC must be used in between fused disconnect and MSP - only showing 2 hots and neutral
- All other conduit can be EMT
For all Load Side Taps:
- Schedule 80 PVC must be used in between disconnect and MSP
- Label Page
Standard
- Label Page Notes
All Jobs [All signage and markings required by NEC 690 shall be a phenolic or metallic plate or other similar material engraved in block letters at least one-quarter inch in height. // The letters and the background shall be in contrasting colors. The identification plate shall be affixed to the equipment by means of mechanical fasteners.]
- Custom Placards Required
- 0
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- No
- Ground Mount Notes
Standard Ground Mount requirements
- Setback Front Yard
- 10
- Setback Back Yard
- 5
- Setback Side Yard
- 5