County of Gaston (NC)

North Carolina Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2017

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural

Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version: 2017

Fire Code Version: 2018 Building Code

Code List

2018 NORTH CAROLINA RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE

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

2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required: 1

Revision Required: 0

Rough Inspection: None

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: Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 115

Snow Load: 10

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: SE Stamps/Calcs Required: * Front roof slope placement shall be determined by a licensed engineer certifying that the structural integrity of the structure can support the required number of solar panels needed. Solar panels must not compromise the structural integrity of the structure and **may be placed in any configuration on the front roof slope provided that the structure is a minimum of 100 feet from the street**. Additionally, the licensed engineer must state that the angle of any front roof slope placement of a solar panel will not produce a glare directed towards the street. * Side and rear roof slope placement shall be determined by a licensed engineer certifying that the structural integrity of the structure can support the required number of solar panels needed. Solar panels must not compromise the structural integrity of the structure and may be placed in any configuration on a side or rear roof slope

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

Allowed POI: Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps

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

Attachment Detail: The front of the house be at least 100 feet from the street in order to place panels on the front of the roof

Custom Placards Required: 0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim