County of Pierce (WA)
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Report a correctionCodes
- NEC Code Version
- 2023
- Fire Code Version
- 2018 Building Code
- Code List
2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC)
2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE (IRC)
2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE (IMC)
2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE (UPC)
2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE (IFGC)
2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE (IECC)
2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE (IEBC)
2021 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE (ISPSC)
2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- Revision Required
- No
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- No
Fire setbacks
- Fire Setback Enforced
- Yes
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 110
- Wind Notes
https://hazards.atcouncil.org/#/
- Snow Load
- 25
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- No
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
Electrical
- Allowed POI
- Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps
- Supply Tap Neutral Ground Bond Required
- Yes
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
For all Trenches
- 2 Disconnects required - one at each end of trench
- Required for AC or DC trenches
- Cover Page
Wind speed and snow load need to be shown on cover page
- Electrical Diagram
For all Line Side Connections:
- Neutral and ground bonded in fused disconnect
- #6 bare copper run from N/G bar to (E) MSP's GEC and crimped
- Schedule 80 PVC must be used in between fused disconnect and MSP - only showing 2 hots and neutral
- All other conduit can be EMT
For all Load Side Taps:
- Schedule 80 PVC must be used in between disconnect and MSP
If 2 Main service panels are present on site then both Main service panels need to be shown on ELD. If only 1 main service panel is present on site then the utility meter needs to be labeled as CL320 or CL200 meter base
- Label Page
- Custom Placards Required
- No
- Non Standard Revision Requirements
2x2 framing on Manufactured home will require a manufactured home performance verification certificate that we request from 3rd party structural engineer
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Notes
- Add note to the site plan: Dig alert (811) is to be contacted and compliance with excavation safety in accordance with government code 4216 will be followed, prior to any excavation taking place.
- Provide structural details\calculations for the footings and components of the ground mount design.
- Provide conduit/conductor, type, size, and length for all underground sections.
- Add note: Ground Mount Structure to be grounded per (CEC 250). ELECTRICAL SYSTEM