County of Frederick (MD)
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2023
- Fire Code Version
- 2018 Building Code
- Code List
2021 BUILDING CODE
2021 RESIDENTIAL CODE
2023 NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
2021 LIFE SAFETY CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- SolarAPP+ Status
- Targeted
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- MPU,Derate
- How Many Plansets Required
- Other (See Submission Notes)
- 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
3' at the ridge of the array as well UNLESS there are no panels installed at all on the opposite roof section, in which case a 18" offset at the ridge is allowed.
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 115
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category B
- Snow Load
- 30
- 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
- Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 0.91
- BOS Restrictions
If there is to be a fused disco inside, use a flush-mounted breaker housing instead of a surface-mounted knife-blade switch. Former is aesthetically pleasing. Latter is not. 2 disconnects needed one for inside and outside if finished basement please add flush mount load center to fit system size. ( For lineside taps only )
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
INTERIOR LINE SIDE TAP SHOULD UTILIZE FLUSH MOUNTED BREAKER PANEL ON THE INTERIOR AND NON-FUSED EXTERIOR NEAR METER.
All Jobs:
- Total roof square footage total
- PV array percentage of the total roof square footage
- Fire Sprinkler information
- Wildlife Barrier installation (critter guard)
- Cover Page Notes
All Jobs [Critter Guard will be installed on all projects // FIRE SPRINKLERS NOT PRESENT ON HOME]
- Site Notes
All Jobs [Critter Guard will be installed on all projects // FIRE SPRINKLERS NOT PRESENT ON HOME]
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Mesh/Scrim
- Ground Mount Notes
Ground mounts are considered accessory structured and need to have a plot map submitted along with plans to show building restriction lines.
- Setback Front Yard
- 40
- Setback Back Yard
- 40
- Setback Side Yard
- 10