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Township of Hamilton, NJ
Atlantic County
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[Adopted 8-1-2011 by Ord. No. 1692-2011]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ALTERNATE ENERGY SYSTEM
Solar arrays; wind turbines; generators powered by gas, diesel, propane or similar type of combustible fuel; fuel cells and other technologies that produce electrical energy for on-site use. Alternate energy systems shall not include self-contained fixtures.
ALTERNATE ENERGY SYSTEM EMBLEM
A placard available to the community that shall be installed on a structure where an alternate energy system in employed.
A. 
Whenever a new alternate energy system is installed on a multifamily residential structure, an alternate energy system emblem shall be installed adjacent to the main entrance(s) to the structure.
B. 
Whenever a new alternate energy system is installed on a nonresidential structure, an alternate energy system emblem shall be installed adjacent to the main entrance of the structure.
A. 
One- and two-family residential structures. An alternate energy system emblem shall be installed at the time of any change in ownership or occupancy of a residential structure. The emblem shall be installed adjacent to the electric meter box, if the meter is near the front of the structure, or within four feet of the front corner of the structure closest to the street at a height between five feet to six feet above grade.
B. 
Multifamily and nonresidential structures. An alternate energy system emblem shall be installed at the time of the periodic inspection required pursuant to § 170-7.
A. 
Installation. Unless otherwise directed by the Fire Official, alternate energy system emblems shall be installed at the locations specified in §§ 170-25 and 170-26 of this article.
B. 
Cost. Alternate energy system emblems shall be available for sale to members of the community at an amount of money to be established by the Fire Official, not to exceed $30 per emblem.
The penalty for failure to comply with the provisions of this article shall be as established in § 170-9 for nonresidential structures and § 170-21 for residential structures.