City of Columbus (OH)
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Report a correctionCodes
- NEC Code Version
- 2023
- Fire Code Version
- 2018 Building Code
- 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
- SolarAPP+ Status
- Targeted
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- Yes
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- MPU,Derate
- How Many Plansets Required
- Other (See Submission Notes)
- Revision Required
- Yes
- Rough Inspection
- None
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- No
Stamps
- Ee Stamp Required On SLD
- Yes
- Wet Stamps Required
- Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
- Structural Calculations Required
- Yes
- Ee Stamp Notes
- AHJ Requires stamps by an Ohio Design professional
- EE stamp required on three line diagram and electrical calculations
- Stamp Location On Plans
- Top Right
- Date On Stamps
- Expiration Date
Fire setbacks
- Fire Setback Enforced
- Yes
- Setback Notes
Standard
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 107
- Wind Notes
Wind Speed: 107 mph
- Snow Load
- 20
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- No
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
Plans must be locked
Electrical
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,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
- No
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Electrical Diagram
SolarEdge inverter do NOT require a J-Box
- Electrical Diagram Notes
- Custom Placards Required
- No
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Mesh/Scrim
- Ground Mount Notes
The solar panels are not allowed to be installed in the front 25-foot setback. If the panels cannot be relocated to the roof or rear yard, then a BZA Variance will be required to allow the panels to be 12’ from the front property line, instead of 25’.
In order to request an exception from any of the Zoning Code area requirements, a Board of Zoning Adjustment Variance is required, here is the link to the BZA application form: https://www.columbus.gov/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=69113. The BZA process takes 2-3 months on average. $350
- Setback Front Yard
- 25