STANDARD COMMENTS 2016 ELECTRICAL PLAN REVIEW CHECK LIST

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1 STANDARD COMMENTS 2016 ELECTRICAL PLAN REVIEW CHECK LIST Item Comments 1. The electrical plan check is approved and ready to have the electrical permit issued, pending the building permit being issued. Do not come to the building department to pick up your electrical permit until you contact the above permit coordinator or he s you a permit issuance approval document. -ADMINISTRATIVE- 2. Please submit all plan sheets that are stamped and signed by an architect or registered professional engineer. Plans may also be stamped and signed by the design/build licensed electrical contractor. Include the business name, license number and signature of the owner on each sheet of the electrical plan set. 3. In order to complete the electrical plan check, please submit a second stamped/signed electrical set of drawings to the electrical plan check department. 4. Electrical drawings are incomplete. Submit designed electrical drawings following the Minimum Electrical Submittal checklist. (Attached) 5. Drawings were submitted to the electrical plan check department for review of this project. There are no electrical drawings contained in the submitted package. Provide two sets of electrical drawings for review. Show all power and lighting circuitry on the plans. 6. Revised drawings were submitted to the electrical plan check department for review of this project. Provide a narrative letter stating all changes to each drawing to be reviewed. Provide a copy of the original stamped approved electrical drawings for comparison. No plan check will begin until received. 7. Please resubmit two complete electrical sets of revised plans with all related changes clouded out. Also please submit a response letter with a response referred to each of the review comments above. Any new information or revision which is not related to the above plan check comments may cause additional plan check comments to be generated. You may call me for a resubmit meeting to go over any of the comments and/or responses. I can be reached at and at don.gross@sanjoseca.gov. 8. Each sheet of the electric plans shall be stamped and signed by the design professional per CSJ policy. The signature or stamp of a licensed electrical engineer, licensed electrical contractor, licensed Architect or Civil Engineer of the building plans. 9. Provide a note on the drawing that in compliance with the San Jose Municipal Code section , the issuance of a permit or approval of plans shall not be construed to be an approval of any violation to the ordinance or the 2008 NEC technical code. 10. Provide a note on the plans indicating all electrical work shall comply with the 2011 National Electrical Code as amended by the 2013 California Electrical Code. 11. The new electrical plans that we received are not the same design as the past submittals. The old plan check

2 comments no longer apply to the new contractor s new design. Attached is list of comments on the new design. 12. This review is for the Site Electrical. Typically the Site Electrical is for items NOT attached to the building. Include only the items for Site Electrical for this review. 13. Additional plan check fees may be assessed at time of permit issuance for additional review time expended; due to incomplete responses to previous plan check comments. 14. SUBMIT TWO COMPLETE SETS OF REVISED ELECTRICAL PLANS TO THE ELECTRICAL PLAN REVIEW DEPARTMENT. CLOUD REVISIONS AND RESPOND TO ALL COMMENTS IN WRITING. REVISIONS MAY TRIGGER MORE QUESTIONS. -Switchgear and distribution- 15. Down stream panels and equipment shall match or exceed the AIC ratings shown on the plan or provide series rated equipment. 16. Submit a letter from PG&E informing us of the available fault current at the main switchboard. Any approval is contingent to the maximum AFC as determined by PGE and that the switchboard and down stream panels match or exceed the AIC ratings shown on the plan. Contact PG&E at the letter must be on the plan. 17. Per previous comment _, submit a letter from PG&E informing us of the available fault current at the main switchboard. 18. The provided PG&E letter indicates a SCI rating of. It appears that the AIC rating for the sub panel breakers is undersized. Provide a short circuit study indicating the available interrupting rating at each panel. Indicate on the panel schedules a matching or greater value of the interrupting rating. 19. The NEC specifies that circuit breakers may only be loaded to 80% of their marked ampacity on a continuous basis. An exception to this rule allows 100% continuous loading if the circuit breaker is marked 100%. These breakers may be loaded to 100% of their rating and must be used with specific lugs rated for that application. Also they must be listed for use with 90 DEG cable. Please respond and clarify your intended usage and application for rating your breakers and downstream gear at 100% Reference 2008 NEC art (215.3 and ) 20. Provide available fault current calculations for the 21kv transformer in compliance with 2008 NEC art Indicate the AIC rating of the main switchboard on the single line diagram in compliance with 2011 NEC art Two meters for one tenant space requires special addressing from the City of San Jose. Contact for addressing information. Indicate assigned address numbers on the drawings. 23. Provide a detail of the method used for the cable tap for the new service to the existing switchgear. Include evidence that the listing of the equipment will not be voided in compliance with 2008 NEC art Provide a note for the requirement of a commercial rated service panel that has test bypass facilities, per

3 PG&E requirements. 25. Provide a note on the drawing that a nationally recognized testing laboratory shall list all equipment in compliance with 2008 NEC art Submit a single line diagram including the main switchboard in compliance with 2011 NEC art Submit load calculations and a detailed summary in compliance with 2011 NEC art. 220, including the main switchboard. Calculate lighting continuous and largest motor at 125%. 28. Submit load calculations and a detailed summary in compliance with 2008 NEC art. 220 of the panelboard. Calculate lighting continuous load and largest motor at 125%. 29. Include show window receptacle load at 200va / ft per art (A) in the panel schedule. 30. Provide a load summary of the existing main service. Indicate existing load, added load and revised total calculated load in compliance with 2008 NEC art. 220 or The service load calculation provided is not in compliance with 2008 NEC art Provide the maximum demand data of the actual amperes per 2008 NEC article Submit panel schedules. Include all loads and total connected loads including lighting at 125%, largest motor at 125% in compliance with 2008 NEC art Regarding the E-MON/D-MON meter and pursuant to PG&E Rule 18 submit a letter from the owner of the building to CSJ Building Division ensuring us that the downstream meter will not be utilized for the purpose of measuring power for resale. (sample letter attached) 34. Show compliance with 2008 NEC art , a building shall be supplied by only one service. 35. Indicate on the drawings that a permanent plaque or directory shall be installed at each service disconnecting location in compliance with 2011 NEC art and 230.2(E). 36. Show compliance with 2008 NEC art , a disconnect nearest the point of entrance to the building. 37. Indicate signage required for series rated equipment in compliance with 2008 NEC art (B) &(C). 38. Provide a note on the plans indicating that all documentation regarding the series breakers to be used on this project will be available for the inspector upon request in compliance with 2008 NEC art (a). The series rated combinations should be highlighted and tabbed for the inspector s use. 39. Where the overcurrent device is rated over 800 amps the ampacity of the conductors shall be equal to or greater than the device rating in compliance with 2008 NEC art (B). 40. Show on the plans that the, 480V 1000AMP or more, feeder disconnect will be GFCI protected per 2008 NEC art and Show on the plans that the, 480V 1000AMP or more, main breaker will be GFCI protected per 2008 NEC art Submit enlarged (¼ scale min.) dimensioned floor plans for the electric rooms showing compliance with 2008 NEC art Indicate the two required exits for electrical equipment rated 1200 amps or more per 2008 NEC art (C)

4 (2). Provide a note on the drawing that the doors shall have panic hardware and open in the path of egress. 44. Provide sufficient access and working space for meter/distribution panel in compliance with 2008 NEC art Provide a main breaker in the panelboard on the secondary side of the transformer in compliance with the 2008 NEC art (B). 46. Light fixtures in electrical rooms shall not be automatically controlled per 2008 NEC art (D). 47. Equipment shall be protected from damage per 2008 NEC art (B). 48. Provide a note on the plan indicating that all switchboards, panelboards, industrial control panels and motor control centers shall be field marked warning qualified personal of the potential arc flash hazards and the appropriate PPE required. per 2008 NEC art and NFPA-70E Provide a note on the plan indicating that per their 2010 Green book, Section 5.3.1, PG&E will require additional lighting for the working space around the meters or meter related equipment. 50. Provide a note on the drawing indicating per 2008 NEC art (D), grounded conductors of different systems shall be identified by system and identification means to be permanently posted at each branch circuit panelboard. 51. Provide a note on the drawing indicating per 2008 NEC art (C), ungrounded conductors shall be identified by system and the means of identification shall be permanently posted at each branch circuit panelboard or similar branch circuit distribution equipment. 52. Provide a note on the drawing indicating per 2008 NEC art , feeder identification is required when more than one nominal voltage exists and identification means to be posted at panelboards or similar distribution equipment. 53. Provide a note stating that an up-to-date, accurate, and legible circuit directory which applies to panelboards as required by 2008 NEC art shall be located on the face or on the door of each panelboard or at each switch on a switchboard. -Transformers- 54. Provide a note indicating the length of the transformer secondary tap conductors on the single line diagram per 2008 NEC art (C) (2) or (C) (6). 55. The secondary feeders to fed from TX- are undersized per 2008 NEC art (c) (2) (1) (b). 56. Provide a note on the drawings that transformers equal to or greater than 15kva shall be NEMA TP to comply with Title 20 California Energy Code section 1607(d) (4). 57. Provide a main breaker in the panelboard on the secondary side of the transformer in compliance with the 2008 NEC art (D). 58. The suspended transformer shall comply with CSJ policy. (Attached) Provide a mounting detail. Structural calculation are required if the transformer weighs more than 200 lbs. 59. Transformers mounted above the ceiling and over 50 kva shall have a permanent ladder and the ceiling shall be permanently headed out, per 2008 NEC art (B). 60. The main breaker for panel is oversized. Per NEC art (C), a transformer secondary is excluded

5 from using the provisions of (C). -Generators and UPS systems- 61. Show compliance with the signage requirements of 2008 NEC art for the optional standby systems. 62. Indicate on the plans the type of transfer switch as three or four pole, and ground the transformer accordingly. 63. Show compliance with 2008 NEC art (D) and art for the indicated four-pole transfer switch. Clearly indicate electrode size. 64. Show the grounding electrode and the conductor attachment to the equipment ground buss of each generator per 2008 NEC art (B) for structures. -Elevators- 65. Indicate a separate branch circuit for the elevator car in compliance with 2008 NEC art Show the separate branch circuit for the elevator pit in compliance with 2008 NEC art Indicate a separate branch circuit for the elevator machine room in compliance with 2008 NEC art Show the elevator pit lighting and receptacle being fed by a separate branch circuit required by 2008 NEC art Show the receptacle ground fault protected per 2008 NEC art Indicate the rating of the elevator motors on the single line diagram and load calculations. 70. Show compliance with the2010 CBC section regarding elevator automatic shunt-trip. -Grounding- 71. Show the concrete encased electrode, water service bonding, and the building steel bonding for the main service on the single line diagram. Comply with 2008 NEC art , and clearly indicate electrode size per art Show the common grounding electrode for the multiple services of the building in compliance with 2008 NEC art Provide a note that the grounding electrode connection will be within five feet of the metallic water service incoming line per 2008 NEC art (A) (1). 74. Provide a note on the drawing that the transformer separately derived systems, shall terminate to building steel and water, per 2011 NEC articles and Clearly indicate the electrode conductor size, per 2011 NEC art Each equipment grounding wire ran in the paralleled feeders shall be sized per 2008 NEC art (F) based on the overcurrent device rating. 76. Provide a note on the drawing that redundant grounding is required for the patient care areas per 2008 NEC art (B). The metal raceway or cable shall itself qualify as equipment grounding return path as per art (A). Lights above 7 6 and switches located more than 6 from the patient bed or chair are excluded. 77. Indicate the bonding to point of service disconnect for the Class I Division 1, or 2 in compliance with 2008 NEC

6 art (A). -Lighting- 78. Remove the occupancy sensor from the electrical room lighting control for compliance with 2008 NEC art (D). 79. Show switching in compliance with Title 24 section 130(b) multi-level uniform lighting controls at the switches and fixtures, on the lighting plan. All rooms 100 square feet and larger, over.5 watts per square foot. 80. Show switching in compliance with Title 24 section 130.1(a) (1) A & 131(a) (1) B, Switches to be readily accessible and located so that the person using the device can see the lights, on the lighting plan. 81. Show switching in compliance with Title 24 section 130.1(a), area controls that must be installed, on the lighting plan. 82. Clearly indicate the Title 24 section 130.1(d) daylight-switching areas and separate switch locations on the drawings. 83. Indicate the location of the required building automatic control device to shut off the lights, per Title 24 section 131(d) (1). Additionally, indicate on the drawings the location of the required maximum 2-hour bypass switch location per section 131(d) Clearly show the required separate switching for all display lighting from the general lighting per Title 24 section 131(e). 85. The branch circuit feeding the unit emergency lighting fixtures shall be the same circuit as that serving the normal lighting in the area. Per 2011 NEC art (F). 86. Indicate the required exit fixtures, with 1 ½ hour emergency backup, for this project that has required exits of two or more. Exit signs shall be readily visible from any direction of approach, and shall clearly indicate the direction of egress travel, per 2010 CBC and Means of egress illumination- At any time the building is occupied, the means of egress shall be illuminated at an intensity of not less than 1 foot-candle at walking surface level per CBC Illumination Power Supply- The power supply for means of egress illumination shall normally be provided by the premises' electrical supply. In the event of its failure, illumination shall be automatically provided from an emergency system that will provide power for not less than 90 minutes per CBC Clearly show fixture attachment to grid in compliance with 2008 NEC art (b). Luminares in a suspended ceiling must be positively attached to the ceiling system (usually by a screw at opposite corners). If clips are utilized they must have a capacity of 100% of the luminaire weight acting in any direction. 90. Clearly show the two supplemental ceiling wires attached opposite corners of the light fixture in compliance with 2010 CBC Kitchen lighting must have at least 50% of the wattage be from high efficacy lighting. All of the bathrooms lights must be high efficacy lighting or controlled by a manual-on motion sensor. The Garages, laundry and utility rooms have the same requirements as the bathrooms. All of the other rooms must be high efficacy lighting or controlled by a manual-on motion sensor or controlled by a dimmer except for closets that are less than 70 square feet per Section 150 of the 2010 Calif. Energy Code. 92. Light fixtures supported on fixture support poles are required to comply with CSJ policy. Structural

7 calculations are required for the pole base detail when the overall height of the pole is more than 25 above surrounding grade. 93. Exterior light fixtures are required to comply with CSJ policy and have planning approval. Provide a note on the drawings Refer to Planning Approved Drawings for site light fixture type and heights. Planning approved drawings supersede Electrical Approved Drawings for exterior light fixtures. 94. Submit Title 24 lighting documentation. Complete LTG-1 parts 1 and 2, and the Mandatory Automatic Controls Block and Measures. Forms shall be included on the drawings. 95. The documentation author and the principal lighting designer shall sign the Title 24 lighting documentation. 96. Submit Title 24 NCC=LTO documentation on the plan set. 97. Comply with Title Outdoor lighting controls and equipment. 98. Complete the Mandatory Automatic Controls Block and Measures. 99. When using the area category method each area shall be calculated in compliance with Table 5-3 of the 2010 Title 24 NonResidential Compliance Manual Incandescent fixtures shall be calculated at the maximum wattage of the fixture, per Title 24 section 130(d) (1). Provide a cut sheet for indicating the maximum wattage of the fixture In compliance with Title 24 section 130(d)(3), the track light calculations on LTG-2 shall be calculated at 45 watts per linear foot Provide a note on the drawing that a copy of the lighting control acceptance certification form shall be completed and submitted to the CSJ electrical department prior to the building final approval, per Title 24 section 134. TAILORED METHOD 103. Lighting documentation and installed wattage. See page LTG-4-C. Line 1. Line one calculation is typically for general lighting. Please show and identify the fixtures for general lighting. All mandatory measures apply for the general lighting such as bi-level switching; auto shut controls, daylight controls, etc Lighting documentation and installed wattage. See page LTG-4-C. Line 2. Line 2 display lighting. Please identify all fixtures for wall display. The wattage for wall display should equal the installed wattage. Suitable Wall display lighting systems include track, wall washers, valance lights, cove lighting, or adjustable accent lighting. Wall display shall be mounted within 10 feet of the wall Lighting documentation and installed wattage. See page LTG-4-C. Line 2. Line 2 display lighting. Please identify all fixtures for floor display. The wattage for floor display should equal the installed wattage. Suitable Floor display lighting systems include track, luminaires with PAR, R, MR, AR, or other projector type lamps. Floor display lighting shall be mounted no closer than 2 feet to the wall. Lighting mounted in a display case shall be considered floor display lighting Lighting documentation and installed wattage. See page LTG-4-C. Line 2. Line 2 display lighting. Please identify all fixtures for Ornamental display. The wattage for Ornamental display should equal the installed wattage. Quailfying ornamental luminaires include chandeliers, sconces, lanterns, or luminaires that do not serve as display lighting The qualifying Ornamental/Special effects luminaires include chandeliers, sconces, lanterns, neon and cold cathode light emitting diodes, theatrical projectors, moving lights, and light color panels when used in a

8 decorative manner that does not serve as display lighting. If none of this type of lighting is used, the Ornamental/Special effects allowance can not be used. Please recalculate the total allowed watts without this allowance Lighting documentation and installed wattage. See page LTG-4-C. Line 2. Line 2 display lighting. Please identify all fixtures for Very Valuable display. The wattage for Very Valuable display should equal the installed wattage. To qualify for this allowance the display case shall be a locked case The display lighting allowance for Very Valuable Display Power must use the lesser product of the value shown on Table-146-G column 5 or the display case area by 16-watts per sq. ft. Show the display case area and recalculate the allotted watts All areas for the tailored method shall be Identified per the California Non Residential Compliance Manual. NO PLAN CHECK CAN BE APPROVED without identifying the fixtures and the task areas Please see the California 2008 Building Energy Efficiency Standards, Non Residential Compliance manual for clarification. -Branch Wiring Grouping. The ungrounded and grounded conductors of each multiwire branch circuit shall be grouped by wire ties or similar means in at least one location within the panelboard or other point of origination. Exception: The requirement for grouping shall not apply if the circuit enters from a cable or raceway unique to the circuit that makes the grouping obvious (D) 113. Indicate the branch circuitry on the lighting and power plan to all equipment, fixtures and devices as listed in the panel schedule The ampacity of the conductors shall not be less than the maximum load to be served in compliance with 2008 NEC art (A) (1) In compliance with California Tile 24 accessibility requirements 1118B.6, provide a note on the drawing that the unit sub-panel breakers shall not be more than fifty-four inches above finished floor In compliance with California Building Code Title 24 accessibility requirements 1117B provide a note on the drawing that the bottom of the receptacle outlet box shall not be less than fifteen inches above finished floor In compliance with California Building Code Title 24 accessibility requirements 1117B provide a note on the drawings that the top of the outlet box for controls and switches shall not be more than forty-eight inches above finished floor Provide a note on the drawing indicating per 2008 NEC art Tamper-Resistant Receptacles must be installed in all areas as specified in art Show the dedicated 20 amp sign circuit location at the entrance of the tenant space in compliance with 2008 NEC art Indicate the show window receptacles locations per 2008 NEC art The outlet must be installed within 18 of the top of the window Show Garage receptacles as GFCI type in compliance with 2011 NEC art (A) (2).

9 122. Show bathroom receptacles as GFCI type in compliance with 2011 NEC art (B) (1) Show the required receptacle and lighting for the mechanical equipment per 2008 NEC art & (C) Provide Roof Plan that shows location of equipment with circuitry and disconnect switches coordinated with the mechanical drawings. Clearly indicate the WP/GFCI protected receptacles within 25 of HVAC and Refrigeration equipment per 2011 NEC art (B) & Show a disconnect switch for all rooftop AC units in compliance with 2011 NEC art Provide a note that a flexible cord connection for condensation pumps in the suspended ceilings is not permitted per 2008 NEC art (2) Direct connect cord connections are not approved for permanently mounted equipment. This installation does not meet the criteria of 2008 NEC art or Indicate hard wiring in methods allowed by chapter Provide details on the drawings, of penetration assemblies through fire rated floors, walls and ceilings, for approval per 2008 NEC art If Indicated on the Architectural drawings, provide a note on the electrical drawings as to which sheets to reference Indicate arc-fault interrupter protection for all 125V 15 & 20 amp outlets in the dwelling bedrooms per 2011 NEC art Provide a note indicating all areas specified in , all 125V 15 & 20 amp receptacles shall be listed tamper-resistant per art. Art Provide a note that receptacle outlets shall be installed in compliance with 2011 NEC art requirements.(residential) 132. Show compliance with 2011 NEC art and for the Information technology room disconnecting means Provide a note on the drawings that the wiring method for the underfloor electrical shall comply with 2011 NEC art (C)(1), unless every item in Art are complied with Flexible cord and cables in the underfloor space must comply with 2011 NEC art , and Health Care Facilities and OSHPD Clearly show on the drawings the applicable items for the electrical plan review for the certification of the requested OSHPD 3 facility. (Attached) 136. Provide a note on the electrical plans indicating this project will comply with the 2010 CBC Section 1226 regarding electrical provisions for medical clinics Provide a letter from the owner that the permitted area will not be an ambulatory health care area. There will be no anesthesia, or resuscitative equipment. No procedures will be conducted requiring emergency task illumination for the safe cessation of procedures in progress Provide this note on the drawing that redundant grounding is required for the patient care areas per 2010 CEC art The metal raceway or cable shall itself qualify as equipment grounding return path. Lights above 7 6 and switches located outside of the patient care area are excluded.

10 139. Provide a GFI breaker in the downstream panel per 2010 CEC art The ground fault protection for the feeders shall be selectively coordinated Panelboards serving normal and essential branch circuits in clinics shall have their equipment grounding busses bonded together with a minimum #10 insulated copper conductor per 2010 CEC art Lighting fixtures in each room and passageway shall be equipped with a protective lens or diffuser per 2010 CEC (C) Switches controlling lighting fixtures and receptacle outlets powered by and emergency source shall be identified conspicuously and permanently in a manner such as red colored cover plates and devices per 2010 CEC art (E) Task illumination and selected receptacle outlet in operating rooms, recovery rooms, nurse stations electrical and mechanical rooms and telephone equipment rooms in ambulatory surgical clinic locations shall be supplied by and emergency generator per 2010 CEC art (D.1) Provide a note on the drawings that the wiring method used for the required emergency power shall be installed per 2010 CEC art (C) (3) Provide signal systems with provisions for visual and audible communications between patients and nursing personnel and between health care facility staff per 2010 CEC Provide emergency lighting in all exam rooms per 2010 NEC art Kitchen Equipment Show a disconnect switch for all kitchen appliances and motors in compliance with 2008 NEC art and (B) Show kitchen receptacles as GFCI type in compliance with 2011 NEC art (B) (3) Provide a note for sealing of the conduit and openings per 2011 NEC art (A) at the refrigeration walk in enclosures Indicate automatic shut off control and schematic wiring of all electrical equipment under hood in compliance with the 2009 UMC Spray Booths art Provide a note on the drawings that the spray booth shall have the listing label visible for inspection Provide a floor plan clearly indicating the Class I and Class II boundaries per 2008 NEC art Provide a note on the drawings that the exhaust ventilation is interlocked with the spray booth application equipment per 2008 NEC art (C) (2) and 516.3(F) Provide a note requiring a disconnecting means shall be located in sight from the motor location per 2008 NEC art (B) Provide hazardous classification by class, division, or zones and group, and show boundaries of the hazardous area(s) on plans per 2008 NEC art (A).

11 156. Indicate the bonding to point of service disconnect for the Class I Division 1, or 2 in compliance with 2008 NEC art (A) Clearly show location of EPO switch required for the dispensing equipment in compliance with 2008 NEC art Where rigid nonmetallic conduit is used underground clearly indicate compliance with 2008 NEC art exception Install approved seals in compliance with 2008 NEC art Indicate listed fittings in all areas up to 18 above grade level, within 20 ft. horizontally of any edge of a dispensing device. Per 2008 NEC figure Per 2008 NEC art (C)(1), the entire area up to a level of 18 where use of electrical equipment, open flame, welding or the use of volatile flammable liquids are used shall be Class 1, Division 2. Provide the appropriate seals and show grounding per (A) GFCI receptacles are required in all areas where electrical diagnostic equipment, electric hand tools or portable lighting are used per 2008 NEC art Conductor fill permitted in a seal shall not exceed 25% per 2008 NEC art C.6 -Cellular Antenna Sites Regarding the E-MON/D-MON meter and pursuant to PG&E Rule 18 submit a letter from the owner of the building to CSJ Building Division ensuring us that the downstream meter will not be utilized for the purpose of measuring power for resale. (sample letter attached) 165. Provide a detail of the method used for the cable tap for the new service to the existing switchgear. Include evidence that the listing of the equipment will not be voided in compliance with 2008 NEC art The proposed layout is near a PG&E Transmission Tower. Provide the predicted ground potential rise from PG&E. Show the required isolation transformer and clearly show the layout in conformence with PG&E rule item Show compliance with the signage requirements of 2008 NEC art and for the optional standby system portable alternate power supply Remove the ground wire in the conduit from the Standard Meter Pedestal to the isolation transformer. Show conduit as PVC. -High Rise Buildings The ATS for the emergency system shall be in separate room from the normal switchgear equipment per the CBC Add a note to the drawings that the wiring method from the fire pump controller to the fire pump shall be in an approved method per the 2008 NEC art (E) Provide a note on the plans indicating that the SJFD has additional requirements for the Fire Pump Disconnect that the electrical contractor must verify.

12 172. Provide a note on the drawings that all loads for the emergency system shall be kept entirely independent of all other wiring and equipment. All boxes and enclosures shall be permanently marked so they will be readily identified as the emergency system per 2008 NEC art (B) 173. Separate the emergency loads from other wiring. Only wiring and equipment essential for safety to human life shall be on emergency system. Photovoltaics 174. Submit enlarged (¼ scale min.) dimensioned floor plans for the rooms showing the transformers, disconnects sub-panels and the main switchboard. Show compliance with 2008 NEC art Indicate on the plan if this is a new service panel or if a new main breaker is being installed to an existing service and show the AIC rating of the service panel on the single line diagram Provide a note on the plan indicating that the DC disconnect at the inverter will be readily accessible after the installation is complete, per 2008 NEC art Ground fault protection is required for roof mounted photovoltaic arrays located on dwellings, per 2008 NEC art Indicate on the plan that where more than one nominal voltage system exists, the different systems shall be identified by phase and system, per 2008 NEC art 210.5(C) Provide a note on the plan stating that where all terminals of the disconnecting means may be energized in the open position, a sign will be provided of the warning of the hazards per 2008 NEC art An accessible, disconnect device that is lockable in the open position and is located within 10 feet of the meter is required per PG&E Greenbook A 181. An accessible, disconnect device that is lockable in the open position and is located within 10 feet of the meter is required per PG&E Greenbook A 182. Indicate on the plan, how each ungrounded conductor of the multiwire branch circuit will be identified by phase and system, per 2008 NEC art (C) Photovoltaic source currents must be rated at both 125% of the parallel module and at a continuous load of another 125% for a total of 156% of the load per 2008 NEC art (A) (1) and 690.8(B) (1) Provide a note on the plan that a permanent plaque or directory providing the location of the service disconnecting means and the photovoltaic system disconnecting means is required if they are not in the same location, Per 2008 NEC, art Clearly indicate the routing of the dc raceway/conductors from the arrays to the first point of disconnect per 2008 NEC art and , Show all equipment, conduits and their locations on the drawing. Provide manufacturers cut sheet on point of bonding connection on arrays. Show this detail on drawings List and show details on bonding support frame and support post Provide a note on the drawing for circuits over 250v to ground shall comply with 2008 NEC art , (B) 188. Clearly indicate compliance with 2008 NEC art (A ), (B), (B) (5), 210.5(C). Show details including tap method.

13 189. Show compliance with 2008 NEC art were new conduit enters existing 200A panel Provide clarification on GEC and EGC sizing including fault calculations and ground fault path from tap to A/C the disconnect. Please be aware that the GEC and the EGC are two SEPRATE conductors Show compliance with 2008 NEC art and (bonding water pipe) EGC Shall be sized in accordance with 2008 NEC The load side connection to the existing 125 amp main service panel is not incompliance with the 2008 NEC art (B) (2) (EX), the exception is only allowed for single dwelling units. Suggest changing the service panel to a 200 amp rated frame with a 100 or 125 amp main breaker to match the existing installation with the 60 amp photovoltaic system feeder connection, or a line side connection For your information when lowering the main breaker of an existing panel installation for compliance with the sum of the breakers not exceeding the bus frame rating, load calculations are required for the panel to support the decrease Indicate on the plan that a new grounding electrode (ground rod) will be installed at the detached structure for the inverter grounded conductor connection. The grounding/ GEC bonding jumper in the raceway from the inverter to the main service panel grounding electrode compliant when installed as per 2008 NEC art (C). Multifamily 196. Unit panel and the service panel load calculations incompliance with the 2008 NEC art A lighting fixture schedule, the fixtures shall be compliant with Title 24 section 150 (k) Show the unit panel schedules with the minimum required circuits In compliance with California Tile 24 accessibility requirements, provide a note on the drawing that the unit sub-panel breakers shall not be more than fifty-four inches above finished floor In compliance with California Building Code Title 24 accessibility requirements 1117B provide a note on the drawing that the bottom of the receptacle outlet box shall not be less than fifteen inches above finished floor In compliance with California Building Code Title 24 accessibility requirements 1117B provide a note on the drawings that the top of the outlet box for controls and switches shall not be more than forty-eight inches above finished floor Include a note for GFCI outlet requirements in compliance with 2008 NEC art Include a note for branch circuit requirements in compliance with 2008 NEC art A, B, C Include a note for receptacle outlet requirements in compliance with 2008 NEC art Include a note for AFCI outlet requirements in compliance with 2008 NEC art (B) 206. Include a note for all receptacles in areas specified in 2008 NEC art to be tamper resistant in compliance with 2008 NEC art