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Township of Hopewell (York County) (PA)

Pennsylvania Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

IEBC Accepted
1
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
Digital Structural
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
113
Wind Notes

https://ascehazardtool.org/

Snow Load
999
Snow Load Notes

https://ascehazardtool.org/

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
No
Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps
Supply Tap Neutral Ground Bond Required
1
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91
BOS Restrictions

Standard

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard ESS Requirements

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
No
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Standard

Cover Page

Standard

Site

Standard

Roof Plan

Standard

Attachment Detail

Standard

Electrical Diagram

Standard

Label Page

Standard

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

No part of the solar can pass the house and be in the front yard.


Setback vary property to property


Locate zoning of property - Hopewell Township Interactive Zoning Map (arcgis.com)

Locate zone setback requirements - Township of Hopewell, PA Table of Contents (ecode360.com)



The minimum setbacks from side and rear property lines shall be equivalent to the building setbacks in the applicable zoning district.


Ground-mounted ASES are prohibited in front yards.


Freestanding ground-mounted ASES solar panels shall not exceed the applicable maximum height requirements in the underlying zoning district.


Appropriate safety/warning signage concerning voltage shall be placed at ground-mounted electrical devices, equipment, and structures. All electrical control devices associated with the ASES shall be locked to prevent unauthorized access or entry.


Ground-mounted ASES shall not be placed within any legal easement or right-of-way location unless agreed to by easement or right-of-way holder.

Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the Township of Hopewell (York 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.