Town of Northport (ME)

Maine Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

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NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback EnforcedNo

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Fire Code Version
2018 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
Yes
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
No
Rough Inspection
None
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
No
Setback Notes

At this time AHJ doesn't have Setback requirements

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
90
Snow Load
20
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
Yes
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
No
Separate ESS Disconnect Required
No
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Add an image of the septic tank / note location on the Shade report layout so CEO doesn't have to be concerned with equipment impacting it.

Site

Roof Mount: Include the dimension of the array(s)

Ground Mount: Include dimensions of the ground mount system (Example 10 ft x 15 ft)

Custom Placards Required
No

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

AHJ requires site plans that shows house, driveway, well, septic, and leech filed.

Setback Front Yard
10
Setback Back Yard
5
Setback Side Yard
5
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the Town of Northport (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.