City of Haverhill (MA)

Massachusetts 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

10TH EDITION OF THE MA STATE BUILDING CODE 780

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE W/780 CMR

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE W/780 CMR

2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required: Other (See Submission Notes)

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

Ee Stamp Notes: No EE required

Stamp Location On Plans: Unspecified

Date On Stamps: Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced: 1

Setback Notes

The Haverhill Fire Department requests that roof mounted solar arrays are installed with the following setbacks:

Gable roof: not less than two 3 foot wide access pathways from the eave to the ridge on each roof slope where solar panels are located.

One access pathway shall be provided on the street or driveway side of the roof
No Overhead Electrical crossing access pathways
NO conduit across access pathways.
No overgrown trees or shrubs below access pathways.

Setbacks at ridge (Both Sides):

18” if PV coverage < 33%
(If sprinkled < 66%)
36” if PV coverage >33%
(If sprinkled > 66%)

Hip roof: one 3-foot-wide access pathway from the eave to the ridge on each roof slope where panels are located

Hip/valley: 18” wide access pathway from the eave to the ridge

ESS to follow NFPA 855 2023 ed. If applicable

Fire set backs for flat roofs

Due to the fact that there is no current set back wording in NFPA 1 on residential flat roofs The Haverhill Fire Department requests that FLAT ROOF mounted solar arrays are installed with the following setbacks:

Around the perimeter of the roof at least an 18” set back.
One 36” access pathway shall be provided on the street or driveway side of the roof running across the roof from EAVE to EAVE.
From EAVE to EAVE in the opposite direction a minimum 18” escape pathway running at the center of the roof forming a + pattern. This allows firefighter escape points at all Eave lines
No Overhead Electrical crossing access pathways
NO conduit across access pathways.
No overgrown trees or shrubs below access pathways.
ESS to follow NFPA 855 2023 ed. If applicable

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 120

Wind Notes: Exposure Category B

Snow Load: 50

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: Standard

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: 1

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed: 0

ESS Notes

No battery can be placed in the basement

If Basement is the only please please reach out to BM for review

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: No

Plan set

Roof Plan: -Conduit will need to be run internally or in ways that would avoid crossing the fire pathways.

Attachment Detail: Gable Roof: Not less than two 3 foot wide access pathways from the eave to the ridge on each roof slope where panels are located One access pathway shall be on the street or driveway side of the roof If solar panels are to be installed on two sides of a roof, panels shall be location no higher than 3 feet below the ridge on one side to allow for the ventilation of smoke in the event of a fire. The other side of the roof the panels shall be located no higher than 18 inches below the ridge. Hip Roof: On 3 foot wide access pathway from the eave to the ridge on each roof slope where panels are located Hip/Valley: 18 inch wide access pathway from the eave to the ridge

Custom Placards Required: 0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim

Ground Mount Notes

System > 10kW

Front - 100'
Side - 75" ( lot abuts a residential district - 100')
Back - 75' ( lot abuts a residential district - 100')