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Township of Manheim (Lancaster County) (PA)

Pennsylvania Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2014
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2014
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List
2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2014 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Stamp Location On Plans
Top Right
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes
Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
100
Snow Load
20
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes
Standard
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Load 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
A side elevation drawing is required, example uploaded to files below.

Ground mount

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