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City of Montpelier (VT)

Vermont Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
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

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

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

spoke with ahj...setbacks required per vermont state code

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
90
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
50
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
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

Plan Set Requirements

Electrical load calcs required for ALL projects (even for MPU) Solar Access and Shading. Proposed land development shall not shade existing yards, walls or roofs oriented within 15° of true south on abutting lots to a greater extent than a hypothetical 25-foot high wall constructed on the property line between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on December 21. Applicants may demonstrate conformance with this standard by either: (1) Showing that the building height minus 25 feet and then divided by the distance between the building and the property line equals 0.25 or less or (2) Submitting a solar shading diagram. 3206.D Nonconforming Shading. The Development Review Board may waive or modify the provisions of this section for previously developed lots that already shade abutting property to a greater extent than allowed under this section provided that the amount of shading is not increased further. Figure 3-23. Solar Shading Diagram 3206.E Solar Siting. Unless the Development Review Board determines that use of solar energy is not feasible due to site-specific conditions, the roof surface of new buildings shall: (1) Be flat or oriented so that its long axis is within 30° of a true east-west direction. (2) Be physically and structurally capable of supporting at least 75 square feet of solar collectors per dwelling unit in the building or, for nonresidential buildings, capable of providing at least ½ the anticipated hot water needs of the building. (3) Have unimpeded solar access.

Custom Placards Required
0

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 Montpelier (VT) 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.