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City of Brooklyn Center (MN)

Minnesota Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2020 MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2017 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
N/A

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
999
Wind Notes

https://ascehazardtool.org/

Snow Load
999
Snow Load Notes

https://ascehazardtool.org/

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
Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps
Supply Tap Neutral Ground Bond Required
1
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91
BOS Restrictions

Standard

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard ESS Requirements

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
No
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

PROVIDE CHECKLIST FOR ALL PROJECTS --> CHECKLIST

Cover Page


Site

Setbacks from property lines to all structures is required.

Roof Plan


Attachment Detail


Electrical Diagram


Label Page


Custom Placards Required
0
Non Standard Revision Requirements

Elevation and frame cross section drawings are required. If roof structure is accessible, please provide a photo showing the condition of the roof. If roof structure is not accessible, please provide an exterior photo, side view, of the roof. Please see the permitting application form in the files section. Provide

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

Standard Ground Mount requirements

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 City of Brooklyn Center (MN) 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.