City of Burlington (VT)

Vermont Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

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NEC Code Version2017
Wet Stamps RequiredNone
Fire Setback EnforcedNo

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
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

How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
No
New Planset Required For Module Swap
No

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
None
Structural Calculations Required
No

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
No
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
50
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
Yes
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
No
ESS Notes

Standard

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
No

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 Burlington (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.