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Town of Hartford (ME)

Maine Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2023

Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version: 2023

Code List

MAINE UNIFORM BUILDING AND ENERGY CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required: 0

Rough Inspection: None

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 0

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced: 1

Ridge Setback: 18

Setback Notes: 18" setback on either side of the ridge

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 90

Snow Load: 999

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

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

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 Town of Hartford (ME) 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.