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City of Revere (MA)

Massachusetts Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

10TH EDITION OF THE MA STATE BUILDING CODE 780

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE W/780 CMR

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE W/780 CMR

2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
1
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
Ee Stamp Notes

SE / EE digital stamps on all PV pages 1-7a & PE Letters / Calcs. We need to have ELECTRICAL ENGINEER to stamp Single Line Diagram page. AHJ wont accept Civil Engineer's tamp.

Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes
  1. 36 setbacks on all sides, including on each side of the ridge.
  2. Always push for attic conduit RUN. Conduits should be installed to minimize obstruction to firefighting operations.
  3. If placed on the roof, they must be routed along the ridge, hips, or valleys, and should not obstruct the access pathways.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
128
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
40
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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
0.96

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Site Notes

All Jobs [ROOF TOP CONDUIT WILL NOT OBSTRUCT FIRE ACCESS PATHWAYS]

Roof Plan
  1. Must show conduit run, Always Aim for attic conduit run to reduce rejections
  2. Put note on site plan "ATTIC CONDUIT RUN"
Roof Plan Notes

Conduit run needs to be shown on planset to ensure Fire setbacks are not obstructed.

Electrical Diagram

If the existing home has a multi family meter set and we have to replace the service in anyway they AHJ will require a common loads meter to also be installed (Example if 2 meters exist and we replace, Then 3 meter will be installed). New service must maintain a 3"x 3" clearance

Label Page

(SEE FILES SECTION FOR THIS LABEL)

  • Installer information label required on labels page.


  • "A label shall be installed adjacent to the main disconnect indicating the name and emergency telephone number of the company currently servicing the PV system", per AHJ.
  1. Phone numbers to automated response systems do NOT satisfy this requirement.
  2. Must edit phone number to show "staff "
Label Page Notes

BM contact information must be listed as Emergency contact on labeling plan. staff (SEE FILES SECTION FOR THIS LABEL)

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

Contact AHJ as there are different zones throughout the city requiring different setbacks.

Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Revere (MA) 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.