§ 16.5. Standard code regulations.

(a)

Electrical regulations. The most current National Electric Code adopted by the city shall apply. At the current time, the 2005 Edition of the NEC is used with applicable sections including but not limited to article 690.

(b)

Structural load regulations. The most recent International Building Code adopted by the city shall apply. At the current time, the 2006 Building Code is used with applicable sections including but not limited to chapter 16, structural design.

(c)

Mechanical regulations. The most recent International Mechanical Code adopted by the city shall apply. At the current time, the 2006 Mechanical Code is used with applicable sections including but not limited to chapter 14, solar systems.

(d)

Plumbing regulations. The most recent International Plumbing Code adopted by the city shall apply. At the current time, the 2006 Plumbing Code is used with applicable sections including but not limited to section 612, solar systems.

(e)

Fire safety regulations. The developer and/or installer will be required, prior to issuance of the building permit, to review with the fire chief the PV system, including battery back-up or storage options, to be installed for any and all fire safety issues. The fire chief will issue any recommendations to the building inspector to improve the fire safety of the particular installation for the installers, owners and occupants as well as emergency responders, including posting/publishing of system schematics for future reference. The fire chief will issue a recommendation as to the location(s) of S/P signage on the exterior and/or interior of the building or structure to alert emergency responders of the existence of a solar photovoltaic system. This signage must be installed prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit or completion of the remodeling project or installation.

(Ord. No. 4349, § 1, 7-21-14)