City of Revere (MA)
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2023
- Fire Code Version
- 2018 Building Code
- Code List
10TH EDITION OF THE MA STATE BUILDING CODE 780
2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE W/780 CMR
2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE W/780 CMR
2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- How Many Plansets Required
- 1
- Revision Required
- 1
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 0
Stamps
- Ee Stamp Required On SLD
- Yes
- Wet Stamps Required
- Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
- Structural Calculations Required
- Yes
- Ee Stamp Notes
SE / EE digital stamps on all PV pages 1-7a & PE Letters / Calcs. We need to have ELECTRICAL ENGINEER to stamp Single Line Diagram page. AHJ wont accept Civil Engineer's tamp.
- Stamp Location On Plans
- Unspecified
- Date On Stamps
- Expiration Date
Fire setbacks
- Fire Setback Enforced
- 1
- Setback Notes
- 36 setbacks on all sides, including on each side of the ridge.
- Always push for attic conduit RUN. Conduits should be installed to minimize obstruction to firefighting operations.
- If placed on the roof, they must be routed along the ridge, hips, or valleys, and should not obstruct the access pathways.
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 128
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category B
- Snow Load
- 40
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
Standard
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter
- 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
- Site Notes
All Jobs [ROOF TOP CONDUIT WILL NOT OBSTRUCT FIRE ACCESS PATHWAYS]
- Roof Plan
- Must show conduit run, Always Aim for attic conduit run to reduce rejections
- Put note on site plan "ATTIC CONDUIT RUN"
- Roof Plan Notes
Conduit run needs to be shown on planset to ensure Fire setbacks are not obstructed.
- Electrical Diagram
If the existing home has a multi family meter set and we have to replace the service in anyway they AHJ will require a common loads meter to also be installed (Example if 2 meters exist and we replace, Then 3 meter will be installed). New service must maintain a 3"x 3" clearance
- Label Page
(SEE FILES SECTION FOR THIS LABEL)
- Installer information label required on labels page.
- "A label shall be installed adjacent to the main disconnect indicating the name and emergency telephone number of the company currently servicing the PV system", per AHJ.
- Phone numbers to automated response systems do NOT satisfy this requirement.
- Must edit phone number to show "staff "
- Label Page Notes
BM contact information must be listed as Emergency contact on labeling plan. staff (SEE FILES SECTION FOR THIS LABEL)
- Custom Placards Required
- 0
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Mesh/Scrim
- Ground Mount Notes
Contact AHJ as there are different zones throughout the city requiring different setbacks.