Borough of Somerville (Somerset County) (NJ)

New Jersey Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2020

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

Wet Stamps RequiredWet Structural

Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version: 2020

Fire Code Version: 2018 Building Code

Code List

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required: 3

Revision Required: 1

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD: No

Wet Stamps Required: Wet Structural

Structural Calculations Required: Yes

Stamp Location On Plans: Unspecified

Date On Stamps: Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced: 1

Setback Notes: Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 85

Snow Load: 999

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: When panels are on the front of the home, a signed and sealed letter explaining why the panels are front facing is required.

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

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

Panel Schedule Required: Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating: 90

De Rating Ampacity: 0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed: 0

ESS Notes: Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: No

Plan set

Roof Plan: 1. AHJ has policy regarding panels installed in the front of a customer's residence. A stamped letter from Design will be required for projects that have panels in the front of the customer's house. See link below for further information specifically point E 1. AHJ Zoning official stated that he wanted the streets labeled by the customer's home to determine which is the front roof plane of the customer's home. He specifically stated this in the event if the customer has a corner lot which would then create an issue of (2) front roof planes.

Electrical Diagram: If lineside tap (LST), then a Hoffman Tap Box (junction box) is required.

Electrical Diagram Notes

Custom Placards Required: 0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim