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County of Blaine (ID)

Idaho Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2012 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

IEBC Accepted
1
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
Revision Required
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Date Plans are Stamped

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes


Snow Load
999
Snow Load Notes

See attached file "Snow Load Requirements"

115mph is Basic Wind Speed North Fork to Smiley Creek: 150 PSF North of Ketchum to North Fork: 125 PSF West of Ketchum to western end of platted Board's Lower Ranch: 110 PSF West of western end of platted Lower Board Ranch: 125 PSF East of Triumph: 125 PSF North of Bellevue to south of Ketchum: 100 PSF Picabo to south of Bellevue: 65 PSF Carey including south and east of Carey: 50 PSF

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Roof Plan

Show roof access points

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

Ground mounted systems shall be located at minimum 1.1 times the distance of vertical height of the solar collector system from property lines, residential structures and roads on subject property. Ground screws allowed. Min Freeze/Thaw Depth: 32" 15' max height Collector systems panels located in the designated floodplain are two feet (2') above base flood elevation. Septic documentation can be gathered from South Central Health District Floodplain and Wetland requirements are outlined in "Solar Zoning Regulations" (attached File)

Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Blaine (ID) building department before you rely on this, and treat it as a research head start, not a ruling. Getting quotes? Run them through the quote checker first.