County of Coweta (GA)

Codes

NEC Code Version

2023

Fire Code Version

2018 Building Code

Code List

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE WITH GEORGIA AMENDMENTS 2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE WITH GEORGIA AMENDMENTS

2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification

ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required

2

Revision Required

0

New Planset Required For Module Swap

0

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

2018 IRC

Structural & loads

Wind Speed

115

Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load

5

Reducible Snow Load Allowed

1

Max Attachment Spacing

96

Structural Notes

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof

#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required

All Jobs

Allowed POI

Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,PV Breaker

Panel Schedule Required

Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating

90

De Rating Ampacity

0.91

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

Electrical load calcs required for ALL projects. (even for MPU)

Cover Page Notes

-ALL PERMITTED PROJECTS SHALL COMPLY WITH THE COWETA CODE OF ORDINANCE, APPENDIX A - ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT, ARTICLE 6D. - SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS AND FACILITIES. ALL SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS AND/OR SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY COMPONENTS SHALL BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED PER THE MANUFACTURE’S SPECIFICATIONS. -THE SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS ARE CONSIDERED STRUCTURES OR APPURTENANCES AND SHALL COMPLY WITH THE UNDERLYING HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS IDENTIFIED IN ARTICLE 23. -THE SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM SHALL NOT BE USED TO DISPLAY ADVERTISING. THE MANUFACTURES’ OR INSTALLERS’ IDENTIFICATION AND APPROPRIATE WARNING SIGNAGE SHALL BE POSTED AT THE SITE IN A CLEARLY VISIBLE MANNER. -THE SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM AND/OR SOLAR ENERGY COMPONENTS SHALL BE DESIGNED WITH AN ANTIREFLECTIVE COATING OR AT LEAST NOT PRODUCE GLARE THAT UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS WOULD CONSTITUTE A NUISANCE TO OCCUPANTS OF NEIGHBORING PROPERTIES, AIRCRAFT, OR PERSONS TRAVELING ADJACENT OR NEARBY ROADS. -ANY SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM INSTALLED TO BE USED BY SOMEONE OTHER THAN THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY SHALL PROVIDE AN AFFIDAVIT OR EVIDENCE OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LOT OWNER AND THE SYSTEM’S OWNER OR OPERATOR CONFIRMING THE SYSTEM’S OWNER HAS PERMISSION OF THE PROPERTY OWNER TO INSTALL AND UTILIZE THE SYSTEM. -CONSTRUCTION SHALL COMPLY WITH THE 2018 IRC WITH GEORGIA AMENDMENTS AND THE 2023 NEC. -MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, ON-SITE TRANSMISSION LINES, PUMPS, BATTERIES, INVERTERS, MOUNTING BRACKETS, FRAMING, FOUNDATIONS, OR OTHER STRUCTURES, SHALL NOT BE LOCATED ON A STREET-FACING SLOPE OF A PITCHED ROOF. -ONLY BUILDING INTEGRATED OR FLUSH MOUNTED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS MAY BE MOUNTED ON -STREET-FACING BUILDING ELEVATIONS. THE SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS ASSOCIATED WITH A BUILDING INTEGRATED OR FLUSH MOUNTED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM SHALL NOT BE MOUNTED OR AFFIXED TO ANY FREESTANDING WALL OR FENCE. -SOLAR PANELS INSTALLED ON THE SLOPED ROOF SHALL NOT VERTICALLY EXCEED THE HIGHEST POINT OF THE ROOF WHICH IT IS ATTACHED. -ALL COMPONENTS SHALL BE SIMILAR BUILDING COLOR AS THE MATERIAL TO WHICH THEY ARE AFFIXED. -NOTE ON THE PLANS WHERE THE PANELS ARE SHOWN.

Custom Placards Required

0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required

Mesh/Scrim