Township of Ewing (Mercer County) (NJ)

New Jersey Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2020

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

Wet Stamps RequiredWet Structural

Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version: 2020

Fire Code Version: 2018 Building Code

Code List

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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: Wet Structural

Structural Calculations Required: Yes

Stamp Location On Plans: Unspecified

Date On Stamps: Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced: 1

Setback Notes: Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 115

Wind Notes: Exposure Category B

Snow Load: 30

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: Raised seal required for (3) plans. SE raised seal wet sign on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs. Mail 3 sets on 11x17.

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

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

Plan set

Electrical Diagram: If lineside tap (LST), then a Hoffman Tap Box (junction box) is required.

Electrical Diagram Notes

Please provide supporting documentation (SPECS) for the SUPPLY SIDE TAP device that complies with article 230.46 of the 2020 NEC.

230.46 Spliced and Tapped cConductors. Services-entrance conductors shall be permitted to be spliced or tapped in accordance with 110.14, 300.5(E), and 300.13. Power distribution blocks, pressure connectors, and devices for splices and taps shall be listed. Power distribution blocks installed on service conductors shall be marked "suitable for use on the line side of the service equipment " or equiavlent.

Custom Placards Required: 1

Placards Notes: Inspection requires placard showing "MULTIPLE SOURCES OF POWER WITH DISCONNECTS LOCATED AS SHOWN"

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim

Ground Mount Notes: Ground mount solar panel installation is not allowed due to AHJ zoning restrictions.