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State of Idaho (DOPL) (ID)

Idaho Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE PARTS I, II, III AND IX

2020 IDAHO RESIDENTIAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2020 IDAHO ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
1
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

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

ASCE Wind Speed varies per elevation.

Snow Load
999
Snow Load Notes

ASCE Snow Load varies per elevation. Range: 20-56 lbs

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Please add a line to show "Roof Snow Load" or "Roof Live Load" to the structural calcs and/or the PE Letter, AHJ was specific on wording

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
Yes
Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter,PV Breaker
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

Site

* Buildings or structures supporting PV arrays shall have a Grounding Electrode System in compliance with NEC 250.50, 250.58 and 690.47 (A)

Label Page

* Module spec sheets need to denote a National Laboratories (NRTL) mark * Provide manufacturer's doc of the type of PV wire that's being used, or denote the insulation type on the ELD to show compliance with NEC Chapter 3 * Provide Manufacturer's doc of the type of J-box(es) that are being used to show compliance with NEC 110.3 and 314.16 OR clarify tyoe, size and rating of the j-box(es) that will be used on the ELD

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Yes
Ground Mount Notes

Clarify how the transition from PVC to EMT is being done in compliant with NEC 358.6, and 352.6. Clarify how transition will be compliant with NEC 250.96(A). No mesh netting required.

Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the State of Idaho (DOPL) (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.