County of Prince George's (MD)
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTesting
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced0
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2017
- Fire Code Version
- 2018 Building Code
- Code List
SUB TITLE 4 PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY BUILDING CODES
2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
2018 LIFE SAFETY CODE
2017 NFPA 70 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
SUBTITLE 9 PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY ELECTRICAL CODE
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- SolarAPP+ Status
- Testing
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- MPU,Derate
- How Many Plansets Required
- Other (See Submission Notes)
- Revision Required
- 1
- Rough Inspection
- None
- 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
- As of 04/2024, third-party inspection agencies now require the electrical diagram sheet to be stamped by an engineer. See Change Request #2403 for details.
- Stamp Location On Plans
- Top Right
- Date On Stamps
- Expiration Date
Fire setbacks
- Fire Setback Enforced
- 0
- Setback Notes
No fire setbacks enforced. - DB 3/27/2024
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 115
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category B
- Snow Load
- 35
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
Important AHJ Requirement
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #8
Electrical
- AC Disconnect Required
- Yes
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 1
- BOS Restrictions
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 0
- ESS Notes
Standard
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- ESS Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Site
- AC Disconnect must be located in a readily accessible location.
- Electrical Diagram
- Line Side Taps only require one fused disconnect.
- AHJ requires an MPU if service wires are replaced, and the panel is a hot or split bus.
- Inverter must have the label “Smart Inverter or “Smart Inverter Compliant” stamped/written on it. (Effective 10/7/2024 per PEPCO’s new protocol)
- Electrical Diagram Notes
- Label Page
- Meter sticker must say "Dual Power Source" or "Warning: Photovoltaic Power Source."
- Custom Placards Required
- 0
- Non Standard Revision Requirements
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Yes
- Ground Mount Notes
- or for setback requirements (varies by zone).
- Ground mount (GM) must be located behind the main house.
- Frost depth must be at least 30” from grade to the bottom of the footing.
- Ground mount screw is acceptable if ICC Evaluation Service approves the type (must submit calculations). Otherwise, concrete footing is required.
- AHJ checks solar array for uplift and gravity load.
- Floodplain easement is required.