County of Canyon (ID)

Idaho Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2023

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted

Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural

Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version: 2023

Fire Code Version: 2018 Building Code

Code List: 2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC) 2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE (IRC) 2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE (IMC) 2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE (IPC) 2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE (IFGC) 2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE (IECC) 2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE (IEBC) 2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE (ISPSC) 2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)

IEBC Accepted: 1

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status: Targeted

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions: 1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions: MPU,Derate

How Many Plansets Required: 1

Revision Required: 1

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 1

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD: No

Wet Stamps Required: Digital Structural

Structural Calculations Required: Yes

Stamp Location On Plans: Unspecified

Date On Stamps: Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced: 1

Setback Notes: Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 115

Wind Notes: Exposure C

Snow Load: 25

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes

PE Instructions

Stamps & Documents: SE digital stamps are required with a PE Letter and Structural Calcs.
Separate PE Letter: The AHJ requires the PE Letter to be a separate document from the Structural Calcs.
Wind/Snow Loads: WS 115 MPH / SL 25 PSF.
Multiple Structures: If installing on more than one structure (e.g., home and detached garage), separate PE calcs are required for each. Each set must clearly state which structure it applies to.
Revisions: Updated Structural Calcs and PE Letter are required for all revisions, no matter the type of change.

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Allowed POI: PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,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

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim

Ground Mount Notes

Indicate on site plan the area of the array and the distance to septic and leech lines

Show distance from structure(s) to array.

Setback requirements are on a case by case basis, per the County inspector.

See Ground Mount Site Plan Example in file section

Setback Side Yard: 70