Town of Milton (MA)

Massachusetts Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2023

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural

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

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

Ee Stamp Notes: No EE required

Stamp Location On Plans: Unspecified

Date On Stamps: Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced: 1

Setback Notes: Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 130

Wind Notes: Exposure Category B

Snow Load: 40

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes

A stamped and signed engineer's affidavit that the building's roof can support the load.

(Exception: roofs constructed after April 20, 2018, are usually considered "solar ready" and may therefore skip this step)

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

Allowed POI: Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps

Panel Schedule Required: Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating: 90

De Rating Ampacity: 1

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed: 0

ESS Notes: Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: No

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim

Ground Mount Notes: If the proposed system is to be ground-mounted, the Conservation Commission may need to ensure that the panels are not proposed for protected areas. Ground-mounted panels are considered accessory structures and must be a minimum of 40 feet from the front property lines and 8 or 10 feet from the side and rear property lines, depending on the district in which the property lies.