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City of Albany (OR)

Oregon 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

2021 OREGON RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CODE

2022 OREGON STRUCTURAL SPECIALTY CODE

2019 OREGON MECHANICAL SPECIALTY CODE

2021 OREGON PLUMBING SPECIALTY CODE

2025 OREGON ENERGY EFFICIENCY SPECIALTY CODE

2019 OREGON ZERO ENERGY READY COMMERCIAL CODE

2019 OREGON FIRE CODE

2010 OREGON MANUFACTURED DWELLING INSTALLATION SPECIALTY CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

IEBC Accepted
0
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

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
999
Wind Notes

Enter project address at ASCE Hazard Tool


https: //ascehazardtool.org/ 

Snow Load
999
Snow Load Notes

Snow load to be referenced via this website: http://snowload.seao.org/lookup.html

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
0
Max Attachment Spacing
48
Structural Notes

Engineering letter and calcs MUST reference 2022 OSSC, and OSSC section 101.2

Per reviewer: please ensure engineering calculations are for worst case scenario, which will typically be Dead Loads plus Snow Load

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Plan set

Attachment Detail

Attachments shall not be spaced greater than 24 inches (609.6 mm) on center in any direction where:

  • Ground snow loads exceed 36 psf (1.197 kN/m2).
  • Located within 3 feet (914 mm) of a roof edge, hip, eave, or ridge.
  • Located in wind Exposure Category B or greater, and the wind speed exceeds 120 mph.
  • Located in wind Exposure Category C or greater, and the wind speed exceeds 110 mph.
Label Page

Do not show modules on roof on the placard. Just need to show the house and electrical components.

Custom Placards Required
1
Placards Notes

Do not show modules on roof on the placard. Just need to show the house and electrical components.

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Albany (OR) 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.