City of Sparks (NV)
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2017
- Fire Code Version
- 2018 Building Code
- Code List
2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
2018 NO NV AMENDMENTS
2017 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- SolarAPP+ Status
- Targeted
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- MPU,Derate
- How Many Plansets Required
- 1
- Revision Required
- 1
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 0
Stamps
- Ee Stamp Required On SLD
- No
- Wet Stamps Required
- None
- 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
- 120
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category B
- Snow Load
- 30
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
PE Requirements; 2018 IBC (Structural only)
Structural calculations must include attachment spacing for standoffs
Must match plan set
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- All Jobs
- Allowed POI
- Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps
- 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
- No
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
- Include photos of existing service and any nameplates to justify load calcs
- Roof Plan Notes
All Jobs [Conduit being installed 7/8" min above roof per 2017 NEC 310.15(B)(3) c]
- Attachment Detail
- Attachment Detail Notes
If using stronghold with butyl, ensure the embedment depth on the plans detail matches the autostamp calcs embedment depth.
engineering design requires 2.5" embedment, not 1.75"
-per 538075
Make sure lag/screw count in attachment diagram matches count in structural calcs.
- Electrical Diagram
Load Calcs required for every project. Use City of Sparks Load Calc Template (Attached Below)
CE - Automated version available in Z:\CE Tools\References\Extra Tools <--- DOWNLOAD A COPY
All existing wiring callouts on the SLD must be tagged with the conductor size and type for example new subpanels
- Label Page
Ensure we have NEC 2017 labels and not 2020+
Rapid Shutdown Label: The yellow version of this label denotes panels that are deactivated with rapid shutdown The red version of this label indicates conductors within the array are still energized after rapid shutdown is activated.
- Custom Placards Required
- 0
- Placards Notes
3x5, per code, permanent and v/ resistant.
- Non Standard Revision Requirements
Do not add any red clouding to the plans prior to permit submission
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- No