Town of Smithtown (NY)
NEC Code Version2023
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2023
- 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
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- SolarAPP+ Status
- Targeted
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- MPU,Derate
- How Many Plansets Required
- 3
- Revision Required
- 0
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 0
Stamps
- Ee Stamp Required On SLD
- Yes
- Wet Stamps Required
- Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
- Structural Calculations Required
- Yes
- Stamp Location On Plans
- Unspecified
- Date On Stamps
- Expiration Date
Fire setbacks
- Fire Setback Enforced
- 1
- Setback Notes
PV Array Placement & Fire Pathways
- Ridge Clearance: Panels must be at least 18 inches from the horizontal ridge.
- Escape Openings: No panels below emergency escape & rescue openings.
Pathways:
- 36-inch-wide pathway required to emergency escape & rescue opening.
- Two 36-inch pathways from lowest roof edge to ridge on separate roof planes.
- One 36-inch pathway on street or driveway side of the roof.
- Each roof plane with panels must have a 36-inch pathway from lowest edge to ridge (on same or adjacent plane).
Fire Setback Exceptions
- Not required for detached, uninhabitable structures (e.g., garages, carports, trellises).
- Not required for roof slopes ≤17% (2:12 pitch).
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 85
- Snow Load
- 999
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- Allowed POI
- PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,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
Energy Storage System (ESS) Requirements
- Spacing: ESS units must be at least 3 feet apart.
- Capacity: Each unit must not exceed 20 kWh.
- Installation Standards: Must follow NFPA 70.
- Inverters: Must be UL 1741 or UL 9540 listed.
- Vehicle Protection: ESS in areas subject to vehicle damage must have barriers.
Allowed Locations
- Detached garages & accessory structures.
- Attached garages (must be separated from living/sleeping areas per Section R302).
- Outdoors (minimum 3 feet from doors & windows).
- Utility/storage closets within living/sleeping areas.
Fire Safety
- Smoke alarms required per Section R314.
- Heat detector/alarm required where smoke alarms cannot be installed.
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- ESS Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
- Panels & Modules: Must be listed and labeled per UL 1703.
- Inverters: Must be listed and labeled per UL 1741.
- Grid-Tied Systems: Must use inverters listed for utility interaction.
- Cover Page
Must include
- Project Details: Address, map, section, block, and lot number.
- Owner Information: Name, address, and phone number.
- Preparer Information: Name, address, and phone number of the person preparing the plans.
- Custom Placards Required
- 0
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Mesh/Scrim