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Town of Hermon (ME)

Maine Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2015 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Fire Code Version
2015 Building Code
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

IEBC Accepted
1
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

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
1
Ridge Setback
3
Eave Setback
1
Setback Notes

Per the ordinance, fire pathways must be on the same structure where the panels are installed. Please revise the fire pathway plan to ensure adequate clearance is provided directly on the garage and resubmit the updated plans. 3' RIDGE SETBACKS FOR ALL MOUNTING PLANES. 1' SETBACK FOR ALL EAVES, 1 ft needed between the bottom of roof to the bottom of the array as well.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
90
Snow Load
999
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
No
Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps,PV Breaker
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Supply Tap Neutral Ground Bond Required
1
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

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

 The minimum setbacks for this zone are 20’ for the front and rear

Setback Front Yard
20
Setback Back Yard
20
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the Town of Hermon (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.