Township of Franklin (Gloucester County) (NJ)
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.