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County of Churchill (NV)

Nevada 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

2017 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2018 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE 2018 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE 2006 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 2006 INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
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
  • Include "Seismic Category = D1" within the Design Criteria on the Plans (where Snow & Wind speeds are listed).
  • Seismic Category needs to be listed in both the Engineer's letter and Calculations.
  • Exposure Category C
Snow Load
30
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

PE calcs must call out seismic zone category D1

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Line 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
No
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

All plans must include a page with the following information.

  • Quality photos of the panel with the dead front removed
  • A picture of the panel's rating sticker. (if a label is not present, then make note of this)
  • An arrow indicating where you propose to place the PV breaker into the panel(s)
Cover Page

Seismic category shall reflect: D1

Electrical Diagram


Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Churchill (NV) 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.