City of Plano (TX)
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2023
- Fire Code Version
- 2018 Building Code
- Code List
2024 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
2024 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
2024 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
2024 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
2024 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
2024 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
2024 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
2024 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE
2024 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- SolarAPP+ Status
- Targeted
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- MPU,Derate
- How Many Plansets Required
- 2
- Revision Required
- 1
- 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
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category B
- Snow Load
- 5
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
- Standard PE for all jobs.
- Battery Projects require Engineer’s report for the support/mounting to the wall.
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- AC Disconnect Required
- Yes
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 0.91
- BOS Restrictions
Need to have Line side taps labeled on Plans as Polaris IT-350's
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 0
- ESS Notes
We are unable to size the disco to the amperage of Inverter. Disco must be sized off of OCPD.
SEEB REQUIRES 100A DISCO DUE TO 63A BREAKER
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- ESS Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
Single Line Diagram is required
ATTACH TO ALL PLANS ------> FORM
- Electrical Diagram
TAPS
- Insulation piercing connectors required to meet the NEC art. 230.46.
- ATTACH FORM TO SPEC SHEETS FOR TAPS ------> FORM
LST
- When calling out a line side tap one of the two following builds should be designed, based on the as-built conditions.
- Meter can ONLY outside (readily accessible):
- (N) MBE (Sized to match existing service) outside next to meter to serve as the emergency disconnect (NEC: 230.85). Show Tap in MBE
- Show two port lugs on the line inside of the disconnect with the inverter/combined inverters output terminated on the second port (first port tied to the utility supply). Include all subsequent parts in BOM.
Meter Can and Service Disconnect
- Must be located outside (readily accessible):
- Indicate on single line that the tap connecters used are Polaris IT-350
- Service disconnect can be either an MBE or MSP with Main Breaker. Show Tap in (E) Emergency Disconnect
SEEB Projects
- Utilize 100A AC Disconnect for 63A CHINT breaker.
- 230.85 enforced (EMERGENCY DISCONNECT)
- MSP/MBE - Must be shown on the Exterior Wall on Site Plan
- Electrical Diagram Notes
All Jobs [Communication wire to be run in separate conduit or be A/C voltage rated]
- Label Page
- AHJ requires specific labels. Please see "required labels" PDF in the files below and add the two labels marked with a star to the plans.
- Custom Placards Required
- 0
- Non Standard Planset Requirements
- Single Line Diagram
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Mesh/Scrim