PA AHJ
Solar permit requirements in New Hope, PA
Solar installations in New Hope, Pennsylvania, must adhere to specific structural design criteria. These requirements ensure that solar energy systems meet local safety standards for wind and snow loads.
Requirements at a glance
- Design wind speed
- 140 mph (ASCE)
- Exposure category
- B
- Ground snow load
- 35 psf
What New Hope expects on a solar permit
The jurisdiction requires solar designs to account for a wind speed of 140 mph under Exposure Category B. Additionally, all plans must comply with a ground snow load of 35 psf.
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