City of Barre (VT)

Vermont Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

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NEC Code Version2017

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural

Fire Setback EnforcedYes

Codes

NEC Code Version: 2017

Fire Code Version: 2018 Building Code

Code List

2015 VERMONT FIRE AND BUILDING SAFETY CODE

2017 VERMONT ELECTRICAL SAFETY RULES

2018 VERMONT PLUMBING RULES

2014 VERMONT ELEVATOR SAFETY RULES

2012 VERMONT ACCESS RULES

2015 NFPA 1 FIRE CODE

2015 NFPA 101 LIFE SAFETY CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2017 NFPA 70 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2015 THE NATIONAL BOARD INSPECTION CODE

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required: Yes

New Planset Required For Module Swap: No

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD: No

Wet Stamps Required: Digital Structural

Structural Calculations Required: Yes

Stamp Location On Plans: Unspecified

Date On Stamps: Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced: Yes

Setback Notes: 3’ setbacks required on all sides no matter coverage.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 115

Wind Notes: Exposure Category B

Snow Load: 50

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: Yes

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: All Jobs

Allowed POI: Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,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: Batteries, If interior Wired - Fire detectors. 1 hour rated fire room for interior. NFPA 855 for max kW

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements: Electrical load calcs required for ALL projects. (even for MPU)

Custom Placards Required: No

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim