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Township of Montville (Morris 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
110
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

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

Standard

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
1

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
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

**§ 230-160 Solar energy devices. (https://ecode360.com/16096901#16096901)** **Solar energy devices shall be a permitted accessory use in all zone districts, subject to the following provisions:** **A. (https://ecode360.com/16096902#16096902 "230-160A")The primary purpose of the proposed solar energy device(s) shall be to produce electricity for consumption by the principal use of the property whereon said solar energy device(s) is to be located, or for the resale or transfer to the connected electricity power supply grid.** **B. (https://ecode360.com/16096903#16096903 "230-160B")Solar energy devices may be freestanding or attached to principal or accessory uses, buildings or structures.** **C. (https://ecode360.com/16096904#16096904 "230-160C")If freestanding, the solar energy device(s) and associated equipment shall not exceed 12 feet in height and shall be located not less than 12 feet from any side or rear property line, nor less than six feet from any other principal or accessory structure. Freestanding device(s) are prohibited in front yard areas.** **D. (https://ecode360.com/16096905#16096905 "230-160D")If attached, the solar energy device(s) and associated equipment shall not be more than three feet higher than the finished roof to which it is mounted. In no instance shall any part of the device extend beyond the edge of the roof.** **E. (https://ecode360.com/16096906#16096906 "230-160E")All solar energy devices shall be exempt for purposes of calculating impervious coverage on a lot.** **For ground mount projects, this AHJ zoning department requests as part of it's submission, a "to scale" survey of the property with a "to scale" overlay showing location of solar array with set backs to property line, and a note indicating that the array height will not exceed 12'-0".**

Setback Back Yard
12
Setback Side Yard
12
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the Township of Montville (Morris 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.