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City of Bedford (OH)

Ohio 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

2024 OHIO BUILDING CODE (2021 IBC)

2019 RESIDENTIAL CODE OF OHIO (2018 IRC)

2024 OHIO EXISTING BUILDING CODE (2021 IEBC)

2023 OHIO ELECTRIC CODE (2023 NFPA 70)

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE (IFC)

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

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Not fewer than two 36” wide pathways shall be provided along the sides of the panels and one 36” pathway shall be provided along the bottom of the roof. An 18” pathway is required along the ridge.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
90
Snow Load
20
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Site

Cannot have any panels that face the street

Roof Plan

Cannot have any panels that face the street

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Bedford (OH) 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.