County of Licking (OH)

Ohio Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

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NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback EnforcedYes

Codes

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

Revision Required
No
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
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
Yes
Setback Notes

Fire set backs reference the 2015 IRC and 2019 RCO codes

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
85
Snow Load
999
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
Yes
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
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
No
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Roof Plan

AHJ does not allow modules on FOH.

Electrical Diagram

Projects that have a SolarEdge inverter do NOT require a J-Box

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 County of Licking (OH) 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.