City of Bozeman (MT)
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2020
- Fire Code Version
- 2018 Building Code
- Code List
2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE
2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
- IEBC Accepted
- 1
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- Revision Required
- 1
- 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
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 999
- Wind Notes
https://ascehazardtool.org/
- Snow Load
- 999
- Snow Load Notes
https://ascehazardtool.org/
46psf minimum
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
PE calc/letter must show SDC-D0 with code years
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- AC Disconnect Required
- No
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter
- Supply Tap Neutral Ground Bond Required
- 1
- Temperature Rating
- 75
- De Rating Ampacity
- 0.91
- BOS Restrictions
Standard
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 0
- ESS Notes
Standard ESS Requirements
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- No
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
City of Bozeman Checklist.
Please make a copy to edit and upload with your deliverables.
City of Bozeman Checklist - make a personal copy - Google Sheets
Add photo of main panel, deadfront on and off if possible and label if possible
- Cover Page
Standard - All file names shall start with a numeric value followed by the document name. The name and number of your files should correspond with your sheet index. Drawing files incorrectly named will not pass pre-screening and will not fall into review.
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM EQUIPMENT WILL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
REQUIREMENTS OF ART. 690 AND 705 OF THE 2020 NEC
- Cover Page Notes
https://www.bozeman.net/home/showpublisheddocument/12671/638100705180000000
- Site
Show Gas location on siteplan or add note "Min. 3' from all elec. equipment"
Provide photos of MSP and MSP Spec Sheet.
Fire Access should be labeled "Roof Access"
Remove all article references and equipment that do not apply to install
Example Projects
Caralyn Hodgson (448798) (the installer)
staff (458407) (the installer)
- Roof Plan
Fire Access should be labeled "Roof Access"
- Attachment Detail
Standard
- Electrical Diagram
show main bonding jumper in MSP
conductor material called out (CU or AL)
We muse note one of the options below on the ELD:
line side tap most notate 705.11(C)(D)
load side (breaker included) 705.12(B)(3)(2)
If a Tap is our POI, Specify the tap hardware
Show all existing wire gauge and material
- Electrical Diagram Notes
if SST is the POI then the fused disconnect spec sheet must show it's rated as a Service Entrance disconnect. Please find the spec sheet in the files section below
- Label Page
must modify Montana - disco placard to match each job exactly, 2 inverters 2 must be shown, sub panel etc
Remove all article references and equipment that do not apply to install
- Label Page Notes
-PV 7A must show ac disco rapid shutdown (use premade label)
- Custom Placards Required
- 0
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- No
- Ground Mount Notes
Standard Ground Mount requirements
- Setback Front Yard
- 10
- Setback Back Yard
- 5
- Setback Side Yard
- 5