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Township of Maxatawny (Berks County) (PA)

Pennsylvania Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2017

Fire Setback Enforced0

Codes

NEC Code Version: 2017

Code List: 2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONVERSATION CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2017 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required: 3

Revision Required: 1

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 1

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD: No

Structural Calculations Required: Yes

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced: 0

Setback Notes: Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 90

Snow Load: 35

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: When panels on the roof are front facing, an PE stamped letter is required advising why the panels must be placed on the front of the home.

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Allowed POI: Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps,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

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim

Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the Township of Maxatawny (Berks County) (PA) 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.