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Town of Southampton (NY)

New York Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Wet Stamps RequiredWet Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
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

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

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

An eighteen-inch clearing at the roof ridge and an eighteen-inch clearing path to the ridge.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
85
Snow Load
25
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

SE wet stamps and signatures on structural page sections 1-3. Wet stamped SE calcs letter. MAIL 3 sets of documents on 11x17 to Branch: Long Island NY Branch 7 Midland Ave, Hicksville, NY 11801 ATTN: Devon Harris (BM)

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,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

Roof Plan Notes

All Jobs [The proposed solar installation shall be flush-mounted parallel to the roof surface and no more than six inches above the surface **]**

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the Town of Southampton (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.