City of Brighton (CO)

Colorado Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

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NEC Code Version2023

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

SolarAPP+ StatusTesting

Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical

Fire Setback EnforcedYes

Codes

NEC Code Version: 2023

Fire Code Version: 2018 Building Code

Code List

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status: Testing

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions: Yes

SolarAPP+ Restrictions: MPU,Derate

How Many Plansets Required: 1

Revision Required: Yes

Rough Inspection: Rough Electrical

New Planset Required For Module Swap: Yes

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD: Yes - 10kW+

Wet Stamps Required: Digital Structural,Digital Electrical

Structural Calculations Required: Yes

Ee Stamp Notes: Over 10kW requires EE Stamp

Stamp Location On Plans: Unspecified

Date On Stamps: Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced: Yes

Setback Notes: Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 115

Wind Notes: Exposure Category B

Snow Load: 35

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: Yes

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

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

Panel Schedule Required: Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating: 90

De Rating Ampacity: 0.96

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed: No

ESS Notes: Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: No

Plan set

Roof Plan: * Please illustrate the fire department access path on roof plan sheet. (IFC 605.11.3)

Electrical Diagram

Centerfed 120%: Not Sure Conductors from OCPD to inverter are required to be a minimum # 6 wire size per 705.11(B).

A minimum # 6 AWG required between electrical meter terminals, reducing lugs are not accepted.

Label Page: Include label with emergency contact information and company details per NEC 705.10

Custom Placards Required: No

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Situational

Ground Mount Notes: Frost Depth 30” below grade