City of Loveland (CO)

Colorado Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2023

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted

Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural

Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version: 2023

Fire Code Version: 2018 Building Code

Code List

2021 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status: Targeted

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions: 1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions: MPU,Derate

How Many Plansets Required: 1

Revision Required: 1

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 1

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD: No

Wet Stamps Required: Digital Structural

Structural Calculations Required: Yes

Stamp Location On Plans: Unspecified

Date On Stamps: Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced: 1

Setback Notes: Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 130

Wind Notes: Exposure Category C

Snow Load: 30

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: Structural calcs required.

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

Allowed POI: PV Breaker,Load Side Taps

Panel Schedule Required: Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating: 90

De Rating Ampacity: 0.96

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: You must submit the PVWatts output for each panel facing. PV Watts to be done at the CR stage and added into the AM Deliverables folder; inputs and outputs will need to be seen on report. This should be the annual estimated output on the Interconnection Agreement. Plans need PVWatts Report for system size justification. If the utility is Loveland Water and Power, an Equipment Elevation drawing of the BOS is required. Provide drawing of BOS wall including service entrance, meter equipment, PV AC disconnect, PV inverters/combiner boxes, and all other added equipment. Show horizontal and vertical clearances. See Eqpt Elevation Drawing in Files section of this page. Show distance between equipment and property lines Equipment Elevation drawing of the BOS is required. Plans need PVWatts Report for system size justification

Site Notes: Show distance between equipment and property lines.

Electrical Diagram: * The utility meter must be updated to a lever bypass, the service must be updated to an underground service with the laterals in conduit. * **Line side taps are not allowed in the City of Loveland** ## **Battery Projects** * AC disconnect required between the meter/main and the battery interface

Custom Placards Required: 0

Non Standard Planset Requirements: BOS Elevation

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim