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City of Mentor (OH)

Ohio 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

2024 OHIO BUILDING CODE (2021 IBC)

2019 RESIDENTIAL CODE OF OHIO (2018 IRC)

2024 OHIO EXISTING BUILDING CODE (2021 IEBC)

2023 OHIO ELECTRIC CODE (2023 NFPA 70)

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE (IFC)

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required: 0

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD: No

Wet Stamps Required: Digital Structural

Structural Calculations Required: Yes

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced: 1

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 90

Snow Load: 20

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

Allowed POI: Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter

Panel Schedule Required: Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating: 90

Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Mentor (OH) 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.