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Town of Bridgton (ME)

Maine 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

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
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
1

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural
Structural Calculations Required
Yes

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
90
Snow Load
90
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps,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
No
Ground Mount Notes

Ground mounted arrays must be under 400 square feet or they need to be changed to a roof mounted array. They will not permit ground mounts over 400 square foot in size.

Setback Front Yard
10
Setback Back Yard
5
Setback Side Yard
5
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the Town of Bridgton (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.