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Tacoma Public Utilities (WA)

Washington Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

Codes

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Structural & loads

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1

Electrical

Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter
Supply Tap Neutral Ground Bond Required
1

Plan set

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
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the Tacoma Public Utilities (WA) building department before you rely on this, and treat it as a research head start, not a ruling. Getting quotes? Run them through the quote checker first.