Township of Hopewell (York County) (PA)
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2017
- Fire Code Version
- 2018 Building Code
- Code List
2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
- IEBC Accepted
- 1
- 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
- Digital Structural
- Structural Calculations Required
- Yes
- Stamp Location On Plans
- Unspecified
- Date On Stamps
- Expiration Date
Fire setbacks
- Fire Setback Enforced
- 1
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 113
- Wind Notes
https://ascehazardtool.org/
- Snow Load
- 999
- Snow Load Notes
https://ascehazardtool.org/
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- AC Disconnect Required
- No
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps
- Supply Tap Neutral Ground Bond Required
- 1
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 0.91
- BOS Restrictions
Standard
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 0
- ESS Notes
Standard ESS Requirements
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- No
- 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
- Custom Placards Required
- 0
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- No
- Ground Mount Notes
No part of the solar can pass the house and be in the front yard.
Setback vary property to property
Locate zoning of property - Hopewell Township Interactive Zoning Map (arcgis.com)
Locate zone setback requirements - Township of Hopewell, PA Table of Contents (ecode360.com)
The minimum setbacks from side and rear property lines shall be equivalent to the building setbacks in the applicable zoning district.
Ground-mounted ASES are prohibited in front yards.
Freestanding ground-mounted ASES solar panels shall not exceed the applicable maximum height requirements in the underlying zoning district.
Appropriate safety/warning signage concerning voltage shall be placed at ground-mounted electrical devices, equipment, and structures. All electrical control devices associated with the ASES shall be locked to prevent unauthorized access or entry.
Ground-mounted ASES shall not be placed within any legal easement or right-of-way location unless agreed to by easement or right-of-way holder.