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County of Anne Arundel (MD)

Maryland Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2020
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2017 ICC A117.1 ACCESSIBLE AND USEABLE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES

2021 LIFE SAFETY CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2021 NTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NFPA 70)

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
Other (See Submission Notes)
Revision Required
0
Rough Inspection
None
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
Top Right
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
25
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes
  • Structural Letter Required
  • SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs.
  • WS: 115mph. Exposure B. SL: 25lbs
  • Please confirm Letter references code years on plans
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.96
BOS Restrictions

County allows only 1 disconnect and can be installed outside

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
No
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements
  • This AHJ allows a single fused disconnect on exterior of home, if within 10' of interconnection per 2020 NEC. If exterior service disconnect present on site: always TAP the exterior disconnect, only exterior disconnect needed in this case.
  • ALWAYS refer to IRC 2021 fire code setbacks off-sets always required in staff County
  • Check service cable to see if frayed If so, will require replacement to pass inspection
  • County allows only 1 disconnect and can be installed outside
Electrical Diagram
  • Any Electrical work conducted which requires a Disconnect must Be installed with the Minimum of a 60AMP Fused Disconnect, cannot install 30AMP Disconnect's no matter the Size of the System.
  • Neutrals and Grounds must bond on the Same Bus Bar in the A/C disconnects
  • Any "Hot-Tapped" Systems must be Only 10ft away from the Disconnects installed outside, if a 2nd Disconnect is not installed near the MSP.
Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Anne Arundel (MD) 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.