City of Orange Township (Essex 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: 0

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: 115

Wind Notes: Exposure Category B

Snow Load: 25

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: *****SEE FILES SECTION BELOW FOR AHJ HISTORIC COMMISSION DESIGN GUIDELINES***** ** ** **Raised seal required for (3) plans.**

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

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

Plan Set Requirements: If the home is in a historical district, specific restrictions will be applied. Steps to determine if the home is in a historic district: 1. Pull the home's block and lot number from the property record from this site: 2. The block and lot will appear on the right once the address is searched. 3. Open the PDF Historic District Properties in the files below and search for the block and lot number from the list of properties. If the property appears on the list, historic preservation restrictions will apply. Design requirements for projects in a historical district: Panels cannot be visible from the street. Include photographs of the site where solar will be installed, showing relevant elevations and how solar will not be seen from the street. The photos must be taken from ground level from the front of the property. Any plants or trees that will be removed due to the installation will need to be called out on the plans See information in Files.

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

Electrical Diagram Notes

Custom Placards Required: 0

Non Standard Planset Requirements: BOS Elevation

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim