County of Anderson (SC)

South Carolina Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2020

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted

Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural

Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version: 2020

Fire Code Version: 2018 Building Code

Code List: 2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE 2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2009 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE (ENERGY STANDARD ACT)

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: 0

Rough Inspection: None

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 0

Stamps

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: 105

Wind Notes: Exposure Category B

Snow Load: 10

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: **The code requires the roof access paths must be a minimum of 36” wide; your pathways are only 18” wide. 2018 IRC R324.6(1 &2).** **Setback requirements:** Pathways: Not fewer than 2 pathways, on separate roof planes from lowest roof edge to ridge and not less than 36 inches wide, shall be provided on all buildings. Not fewer than one pathway shall be provided on the street or driveway side of the roof. For each roof plane with a photovoltaic array, a pathway not less than 36 inches wide shall be provided from the lowest edge of the roof edge to ridge on the same roof plane as the photovoltaic array, on an adjacent roof plane, or straddling the same and adjacent roof planes. Pathways shall be over areas capable of supporting fire fighters accessing the roof. Pathways shall be located in areas with minimal obstructions such as vent pipes, conduit, or mechanical equipment. Setback at ridge: For photovoltaic arrays occupying not more than 33 percent of the plan view total roof area, not less than an 18-inch clear setback is required on both sides of a horizontal ridge. For photovoltaic arrays occupying more than 33 percent of the plan view total roof area, not less than a 36-inch clear setback is required on both sides of a horizontal ridge. PE stamps: SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs.

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

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

Panel Schedule Required: Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating: 90

De Rating Ampacity: 0.96

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed: 0

ESS Notes: Standard

ESS Elevation Detail Required: No

Plan set

Custom Placards Required: 0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: No