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County of Owyhee (ID)

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

Codes

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

2012 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2012 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE 2012 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2012 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

IEBC Accepted
1
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

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
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

3 feet from roof ridges and rakes, and 1.5 feet from valleys and headwalls.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
90
Snow Load
999
Snow Load Notes
  • Ground Snow Load: 20psf
  • Roof snow load below 6,000 ft: 25psf
  • Roof snow load above 6,000 ft: 35psf
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter
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
No
Ground Mount Notes
  • Setback distances for ground mounted systems shall be at least 50โ€™ from property lines, and 100โ€™ from public roads.
  • 25' Max Height
Setback Front Yard
50
Setback Back Yard
50
Setback Side Yard
50
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Owyhee (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.