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Township of Franklin (Gloucester 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
2
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
20
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

**Digital engineer stamp accepted for plans.**

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.96

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


Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

GM cannot be placed in the front or side of property. Setback requirements vary lot by lot. To find out the specific setback requirements, x149 The maximum setback requirements are as follows:

  • Side Yard: 50'
  • Back Yard: 50'

Solar panels shall be located so that any glare is directed away from an adjoining property or the applicant must provide evidence that the solar panels do not emit a glare.


Solar panels shall be permitted as ground arrays in any residential zoning district in accordance with the following:

  • Minimum lot size - 3 acres

All ground arrays shall be set back a distance of 50' from all property lines. A 50' wide densely planted perimeter landscaped buffer that includes a combination of evergreen trees and shrubs.


Ground Arrays shall not be permitted in the front yard.


Ground Arrays shall not exceed a height of 8' Exposed hardware, supporting structures, frames, and piping shall be finished in nonreflective surfaces.

Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the Township of Franklin (Gloucester County) (NJ) 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.