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City of Barre (VT)

Vermont 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

2015 VERMONT FIRE AND BUILDING SAFETY CODE

2017 VERMONT ELECTRICAL SAFETY RULES

2018 VERMONT PLUMBING RULES

2014 VERMONT ELEVATOR SAFETY RULES

2012 VERMONT ACCESS RULES

2015 NFPA 1 FIRE CODE

2015 NFPA 101 LIFE SAFETY CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2017 NFPA 70 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2015 THE NATIONAL BOARD INSPECTION CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
1
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
Setback Notes

3โ€™ setbacks required on all sides no matter coverage.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
50
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Batteries, If interior Wired - Fire detectors. 1 hour rated fire room for interior. NFPA 855 for max kW

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Electrical load calcs required for ALL projects. (even for MPU)

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 City of Barre (VT) 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.