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City of Pine Island (MN)

Minnesota Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredNone
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2020 MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

IEBC Accepted
1
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
0
Rough Inspection
Footing inspection
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
None
Structural Calculations Required
No

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes
  • If modules cover 33% or less of the roof, install them at least 18" below the ridge.
  • If modules cover more than 33%, install them at least 36" below the ridge.
  • Provide two 36" wide pathways from the lowest roof edge to the ridge, on separate roof planes.
  • At least one pathway must be on the driveway or street side of the roof.
  • Each roof plane with solar panels needs a 36" pathway from the lowest edge to the ridge, on the same or adjacent roof plane.
  • Pathways should support firefighters and avoid obstructions (e.g., vent pipes or conduit).
  • Do not place panels under emergency escape openings unless a 36" clear path is provided for easy escape.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

https://ascehazardtool.org/

Snow Load
35
Snow Load Notes

https://ascehazardtool.org/

Ground mount systems shall support a ground snow load of at least 50 psf

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

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
No
Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps
Supply Tap Neutral Ground Bond Required
1
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91
BOS Restrictions

Standard

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard ESS Requirements

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
No
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Standard

Cover Page

Standard

Site

Standard

Roof Plan

Standard

Attachment Detail

Standard

Electrical Diagram

Standard

Label Page

Standard

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

Standard Ground Mount requirements

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 City of Pine Island (MN) 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.