City of Newport News (VA)
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2020
- Fire Code Version
- 2018 Building Code
- Code List
2021 VIRGINIA UNIFORM STATEWIDE BUILDING CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- How Many Plansets Required
- Other (See Submission Notes)
- 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
- 120
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category B
- Snow Load
- 15
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,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
- Electrical Diagram
## Taps * When utilizing a line side tap there should be 3 conductors between the msp and PV A/C disconnect. The emt must be bonded with a minimum #8cu wire per table 250.102(C)(1). There must be a GEC installed at the PV A/C disconnect that ties to either the existing GEC or grounding electrode
- Label Page
Remove PV meter from labels page
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Mesh/Scrim