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County of Elko (NV)

Nevada Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

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

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE 2018 UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA CODE, AND HOT TUB 2018 UNIFORM SOLAR, HYDRONICS, AND GEOTHERMAL CODE 2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

IEBC Accepted
1
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
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

115 mph, exposure โ€œCโ€ (115 mph, 3 second gust)


Seismic category shall reflect: D

Snow Load
50
Snow Load Notes

UPdated Minimum 50psf Ground Snow Load



Reducible Snow Load Allowed
0
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes


Elko County requires that the engineer email the plans directly to them at and CC &


Wind load 75MPH, exposure C (90MPH, 3 second gusts)

Soil Bearing Pressure - 1500 lbs. maximum without a designed soils report

Below 6,000 ft elevation

Roof live load: Minimum 30 lbs PSF

Ground Snow: 50 lbs PSF

6,000-7000 ft elevation

Roof live load: Minimum 30 lbs PSF

Ground Snow: 70 lbs PSF

Minimum Ground On Roof
#8

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.96

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Cover Page


Electrical Diagram

Standard

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

Frost Depth - 36" minimum

Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Elko (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.