County of Wood (OH)

Ohio Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

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NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Fire Setback EnforcedYes

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
No
New Planset Required For Module Swap
No

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes
Structural Calculations Required
Yes

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
Yes
Ridge Setback
18
Rake Setback
36
Setback Notes

StaFor photovoltaic arrays occupying not more than 33 percent of the plan view total roof area, not less than an 18-inch (457 mm) clear setback is required on both sides of a horizontal ridge. For photovoltaic arrays occupying more than 33 percent of the plan view total roof area, not less than a 36-inch (914 mm) clear setback is required on both sides of a horizontal ridge.ndard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
90
Snow Load
20
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
Yes
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
No
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Electrical Diagram

Projects that have a SolarEdge inverter do NOT require a J-Box

Taps are allowed in a tap box

Custom Placards Required
No

Ground mount

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