Photovoltaic Installations and Energy Storage Systems New Permitting Codes

New Photovoltaic Installations and Energy Storage Systems' permitting codes took effect December 2022

See information on our Permits page

TOWN OF HADLEY - SOLAR PLACARD REQUIREMENTS:

The Hadley Electrical Inspector and Fire Chief have worked jointly to establish the following labeling requirement. Please mimic the example shown below. The placard must be included with the permit applications AND meet NEC 705.10 and ANSI Z535.4-2011 (R2017) as well as all other applicable Codes and Standards including 527 CMR 1.00 Fire Prevention Regulations and referenced NFPA 1-2021 Section 11.12.2.1.6. 

Your placard must be included as part of your submittal with application and plans for    Photovoltaic Plan Review as well as Application for Photovoltaic Plan Review-Accessory/Stand Alone Structures for approval. If the placard does not meet these requirements or there is information missing, it will delay approval of a Plan Review.

 SOLAR PLACARD LABEL should mimic the example below:

· The orientation of the home, driveway and street can differ from the example, as long as it coordinates with the North directional symbol.

· The Placard must meet NEC 705.10 and ANSI Z535.4-2011 (R2017) plus include:

· Red background with White lettering

· North directional symbol somewhere on the placard and visible.

· PV Service Provider name and phone # to be included, not just blank lines for space as in the example.

· Street label in correct orientation to the property. Driveway must be shown.