City of Harker Heights (TX)
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2023
- Fire Code Version
- 2018 Building Code
- Code List
2024 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
2024 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
2024 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
2024 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
2024 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
2024 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
2024 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE
2023 INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-22
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- How Many Plansets Required
- 1
- 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
- Stamp Location On Plans
- Unspecified
- Date On Stamps
- Expiration Date
Fire setbacks
- Fire Setback Enforced
- 1
- Setback Notes
Standard
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 115
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category B
- Snow Load
- 5
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
PE letter and calcs MUST reference the IRC and NOT the IBC
Must reference ASCE 7-2022
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #8
Electrical
- AC Disconnect Required
- Yes
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Load 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
- No
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
* We require an exterior main service panel (MSP) or main disconnect for the house, if not already installed. * A complete plan set is required for plan review. To include, a site plan reflecting fire lanes and access, setbacks and a labeling plan. * AC disconnect must be on exterior of home, readily accessible
- Roof Plan
Plumbing vents must be rerouted or move panels to not cover vents.
- Electrical Diagram
If the **MSP is inside the house** , or an **MPU is required** , or our **POI is a lineside tap** , the city requires a new emergency disconnect between meter and MSP along with a new surge protector in the main panel. (Similar to Fort Worth and Irving)
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
- Placards Notes
When required by code if the utility and solar equipment exceed acceptable distance lengths or are not visible from one another.
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- No
- Ground Mount Notes
Per Harker Heights -Ground mounts can only be in the backyard (NO front or Side yard). Must have a rough inspection on any underground pipe. Set backs are 10 off back and 6 off side.