City of Seattle (WA)
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTesting
Fire Setback Enforced1
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2020
- Fire Code Version
- 2018 Building Code
- Code List
2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC)
2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE (IRC)
2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE (IMC)
2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE (IPC)
2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE (IFGC)
2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE (IECC)
2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE (IEBC)
2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE (ISPSC)
2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- SolarAPP+ Status
- Testing
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- MPU,Derate
- Revision Required
- 0
- Rough Inspection
- None
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 0
Fire setbacks
- Fire Setback Enforced
- 1
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 98
- Snow Load
- 20
- Snow Load Notes
- https://hazards.atcouncil.org/#/
- 01JP5VEXN5TQDSP1WCY47DBE8V (760×1048)
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
Electrical
- Allowed POI
- PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps
- Supply Tap Neutral Ground Bond Required
- 1
Battery / ESS
- ESS Notes
CE to fill out sections 6 through 11 on the ESS checklist in the files section.
PC team to fill out sections 2 through 5.
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
ESS can only be placed outdoors or on exterior walls when all of the following conditions are met:
- The maximum energy capacity of individual ESS units shall not exceed 20 kWh.
- The ESS shall comply with applicable requirements in Section 1207.
- The ESS shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and their listing.
- Individual ESS units shall be separated from each other by at least 3 feet (914 mm).
- The ESS shall be separated from doors, windows, operable openings into buildings or HVAC inlets by at least 5 feet (1524 mm).
For all Trenches
- 2 Disconnects required - one at each end of trench
- Required for AC or DC trenches
- Cover Page
Include wind and snow notes on the cover page
- Site
- 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
- Custom Placards Required
- 0