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Town of Barre (MA)

Massachusetts Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
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

How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
0
Rough Inspection
Rough Electrical
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

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
120
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
50
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
Yes
Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,PV Breaker
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

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Yes
Ground Mount Notes

The output to not exceed 110% of the residential unit's electrical consumption. Setbacks: All facilities shall have front, side and rear yard setbacks of at least 50 feet, for any fencing that is required by the Planning Board. Fencing shall be required to fully enclose the project. Solar arrays and related equipment shall have front, side and rear setbacks of a minimum of 100 feet. In the event a front, side or rear lot line abuts one or more residences, that front, rear or side setback shall be a minimum of 200 feet. Setback from a roadway shall be at least 200 feet. A fifty-foot minimum setback shall be used when the abutting parcel has the same owner and the same proposed use. No trees shall be removed outside the limit of work boundary. The Planning Board may allow a lesser setback along a property line where, in its judgment, the proposed facility is not likely to negatively affect an existing or permitted land use on the abutting property. The Planning Board may require a greater setback along a property line where, in its judgment, the proposed facility is likely to negatively affect an existing or permitted land use on the abutting property. All invertors, transformers, or other equipment that have the potential to exceed allowable noise levels shall be located no less than 250 feet from property lines.

Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the Town of Barre (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.