Town of Amherst (NH)

New Hampshire Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2020

Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural

Fire Setback Enforced0

Codes

NEC Code Version: 2020

Code List

2021 NH STATE BUILDING CODE

2021 NH STATE FIRE CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE

2021 NFPA 1, FIRE CODE AS AMENDED BY SAF-FMO 300

2021 NFPA 101 LIFE SAFETY CODE AS AMENDED BY SAF-FMO 300

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required: 1

Revision Required: 0

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 0

Stamps

Wet Stamps Required: Digital Structural

Structural Calculations Required: Yes

Stamp Location On Plans: Unspecified

Date On Stamps: Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced: 0

Setback Notes: Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 85

Snow Load: 999

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Allowed POI: Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker

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: Building permit applications are processed as quickly as possible, however, many factors play a role into the length of time a permit application takes. Accuracy and completeness of information have a major effect on application review time, as well as the fluctuations in the seasonal workload. Permit applications with incomplete or missing information only delay an approval process. Good project planning is the best way to assure your permit will be ready when you are. Permit applications are available anytime so there are no restrictions against applying for a permit months in advance of your project. All permit fees must be paid prior to the Building Official reviewing or approving a permit. Electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits may be issued as a Permit On Demand (https://www.amherstnh.gov/building-code-enforcement/faq/what-permit-demand), provided the work _is not part of a project that requires a building permit_. When a building permit is required for a project any mechanical system permit will not be issued until the building permit has been issued.

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim