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Town of Brookhaven (NY)

New York Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2025 NEW YORK STATE BUILDING CODE

2025 NEW YORK STATE RESIDENTIAL CODE

2025 NEW YORK STATE FIRE CODE

2025 NEW YORK STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2025 NEW YORK STATE EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2025 NEW YORK STATE FUEL GAS CODE

2025 NEW YORK STATE MECHANICAL CODE

2025 NEW YORK STATE PLUMBING CODE

2025 NEW YORK STATE ENERGY STANDARD FOR SITES AND BUILDINGS EXCEPT LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

IEBC Accepted
1
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
0
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

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

* R324.6 & R324.6.1 Roof access and pathways. * R3246.1 Pathways. * R3246.2 Set back at ridge.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
126
Snow Load
30
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

* Please leave PDFs unlocked so that the AHJ reviewer may add markups to the plans/calcs * AHJ does not allow verbiage that limits the scope of liability of the engineer * All PE pages to be stamped, including cover sheet.

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

Indicate the location of the units on plans. Include a partial floor plan with room use, in and around your equipment. If ESS units installed less than 3 feet apart must include Test Certification per section 1206.6 of the Fire Code of New York State. Exterior installation must show clearance to windows, doors, and soffits. Detail area of fire-resistant construction on walls and ceiling. Plans must detail site conditions and propose construction for compliance. Locate interconnected heat or smoke alarm on your floor plan. If installation area, subject to vehicle impact, must detail impact protection. Plans must detail site conditions and propose construction for compliance. The recommended guideline is to deflect or stop with certainty a 3400-pound vehicle rolling at idle.

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Cover Page

* Please reserve a 3.5” x 6” blank space on the cover for Town approval stamps and comments. * PDF bookmarks of each sheet are required; bookmark names must include the plan sheet number and sheet title. * Unsecured setting - Choose “unsecured” on your security settings so that plan reviewers may mark up the documents or create notes.

Custom Placards Required
0

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 Brookhaven (NY) 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.