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Town of East Hampton (CT)

Connecticut Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2020
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2017 INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL ANSI A 117.1. ACCESSIBLE AND USABLE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES 2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

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

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Size of each array shall not exceed 150' x 150'. Multiple arrays must 3' min from each other. Hip Roofs: 3' access pathway required on any roof w/ modules on it -EXCEPTION: Roof Pitch < 9 degrees -EXCEPTION: single array system on one roof only and there is clear access on opposing slope Single Ridge Roofs: 2015 Code -EXCEPTION: Roof Pitch < 9 degrees -EXCEPTION: single array system on one roof only and there is clear access on opposing slope Roofs with Hips + Valleys: 2015 Code -EXCEPTION: Roof Pitch < 9 degrees

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
121
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
30
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

SE digital stamp on all PV pages, PE Letter & Calcs. WS 121 MPH GSL 30 PSF

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter
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

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the Town of East Hampton (CT) 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.