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City of Springfield (MA)

Massachusetts Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

10TH EDITION OF THE MA STATE BUILDING CODE 780

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE W/780 CMR

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE W/780 CMR

2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE 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
1
Revision Required
0
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
Ee Stamp Notes
No EE required
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

3' set backs from all edges 18" from the ridge

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
35
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Standard

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
1

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
No
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Provide an aerial photo of the house/roof

Site

The utility meter and AC generation disconnect (and production meter if project requires one) need to be grouped so they are all within 10' of each other. If this is not the case then a variance may be requested.

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

The ground mount needs to be at least 3ft from the property lines and at least 6ft from any other structure.

Setback Front Yard
3
Setback Back Yard
3
Setback Side Yard
3
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Springfield (MA) building department before you rely on this, and treat it as a research head start, not a ruling. Getting quotes? Run them through the quote checker first.