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// CODE SNIPPET

1607.13.5.2 Photovoltaic Panels or Modules

Building Code 2018 of New Jersey > 16 Structural Design > 1607 Live Loads > 1607.13 Roof Loads > 1607.13.5 Photovoltaic Panel Systems > 1607.13.5.2 Photovoltaic Panels or Modules
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The structure of a roof that supports solar photovoltaic panels or modules shall be designed to accommodate the full solar photovoltaic panels or modules and ballast dead load, including concentrated loads from support frames in combination with the loads from Section 1607.13.5.1 and other applicable loads. Where applicable, snow drift loads created by the photovoltaic panels or modules shall be included.

1607.13.5.2.1 Photovoltaic Panels Installed on Open Grid Roof Structures

Structures with open grid framing and without a roof deck or sheathing supporting photovoltaic panel systems shall be designed to support the uniform and concentrated roof live loads specified in Section 1607.13.5.1, except that the uniform roof live load shall be permitted to be reduced to 12 psf (0.57 kN/m2).

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