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The Inspection Bureau (IBI) (OH)

Ohio Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
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

How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
Structural Calculations Required
Yes

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Ridge Setback
3
Rake Setback
3
Setback Notes

Not fewer than two pathways, on separate roof planes from lowest roof edge to ridge and not less than 36 inches (914mm) wide, shall be provided on the street or driveway side of the roof. For each roof plane with a photovoltaic array, a pathway not less than 36 inches wide (914mm) shall provided from the lowest roof edge to ridge on the same roof plane as the photovoltaic array, on an adjacent roof plane, or straddling the same and adjacent roof planes. Pathways shall be over areas capable of supporting fire fighters accessing the roof. Pathways shall be located in areas with minimal obstructions such as vent pipes, conduit, or mechanical equipment. Per RCO 324.6.1

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Snow Load
20
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps
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

Electrical Diagram

Projects that have a SolarEdge inverter do NOT require a J-Box

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 The Inspection Bureau (IBI) (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.