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Town of East Hampton (NY)

New York 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

2025 NEW YORK STATE BUILDING CODE

2025 NEW YORK STATE RESIDENTIAL CODE

2025 NEW YORK STATE FIRE CODE

2025 NEW YORK STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2025 NEW YORK STATE EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2025 NEW YORK STATE FUEL GAS CODE

2025 NEW YORK STATE MECHANICAL CODE

2025 NEW YORK STATE PLUMBING CODE

2025 NEW YORK STATE ENERGY STANDARD FOR SITES AND BUILDINGS EXCEPT LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

IEBC Accepted
1
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
Digital 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
90
Snow Load
999
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,Load 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
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Standard

Cover Page

Standard

Site

Standard

Roof Plan

Standard

Attachment Detail

Standard

Electrical Diagram

Standard

Label Page

Standard

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

Standard GM requirements

Setback Front Yard
10
Setback Back Yard
5
Setback Side Yard
5
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the Town of East Hampton (NY) 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.