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City of Scranton (Lackawanna County) (PA)

Pennsylvania Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2008

Fire Setback Enforced0

Codes

NEC Code Version: 2008

Code List: 2009 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2009 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 2009 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE 2008 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE 2009 INTERNATIONAL FIRE 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

Structural Calculations Required: Yes

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced: 0

Setback Notes: Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 90

Snow Load: 35

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

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

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

Site: Show property line setbacks, this is the distance from the property line to existing and proposed structures.

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 Scranton (Lackawanna County) (PA) 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.