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City of Belfast (ME)

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

Codes

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

MAINE UNIFORM BUILDING AND ENERGY CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
0
Rough Inspection
Rough Electrical
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Structural Calculations Required
Yes

Fire setbacks

Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
100
Snow Load
60
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

AHJ wants to see roof support, snow loads, etc.

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Plan set

Cover Page Notes

Wind Speed & Snow loads need to be on Plans

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Belfast (ME) 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.