Town of Plymouth (MA)

Massachusetts Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2023

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural

Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version: 2023

Fire Code Version: 2018 Building Code

Code List

10TH EDITION OF THE MA STATE BUILDING CODE 780

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE W/780 CMR

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE W/780 CMR

2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required: Other (See Submission Notes)

Revision Required: 0

Rough Inspection: Rough Electrical

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD: No

Wet Stamps Required: Digital Structural

Structural Calculations Required: Yes

Ee Stamp Notes: No EE required

Stamp Location On Plans: Unspecified

Date On Stamps: Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced: 1

Setback Notes

Fire access pathways are to be placed so that a firefighter can access the ridge without being in arm's reach of energized supply lines.

Fire department requirements for Plymouth, MA

No vents, chimneys, or stink pipes can be in the setbacks - the pathways need to be 100% clear.

Firefighter ladder access paths are perpendicular from ridge to gutter.

Firefighter ladder access paths do not follow diagonal hip ridges or hip valleys or cross dormers.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 100

Wind Notes: https://www.plymouth-ma.gov/advanced-search?keywords=wind+speed (https://www.plymouth-ma.gov/inspectional-services/files/110-mph-wind-construction-checklist)

Snow Load: 30

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

Panel Schedule Required: Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating: 90

De Rating Ampacity: 1

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed: 0

ESS Notes: Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: No

Plan set

Non Standard Planset Requirements: Home Elevation

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: No

Ground Mount Notes: GM setbacks are determined by the residential district of the home. Please reference chart uploaded to the files section named "GM Setbacks by District". GM systems must have an installer contact information placard.