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City of Central Point (OR)

Oregon Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Code List

2022 OREGON STRUCTURAL SPECIALTY CODE

2023 OREGON RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CODE

2023 OREGON PLUMBING SPECIALTY CODE

2023 OREGON ELECTRICAL SPECIALTY CODE

2025 OREGON ENERGY EFFICIENCY SPECIALTY CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
1

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Pathways must be over supported areas of the roof; pathways cannot include roof overhang.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
96
Snow Load
25
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
48
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,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

ESS disconnect required within 6ft of MSP on same wall and not blocked by walls/gates/etc

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
Yes - with dimensions

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

AHJ Requirements - Structural

any manufactured homes(with2x2 truss), flat roof, tiled roofs, metal framing, or pole buildings we cannot apply prescriptively. These all require Structural Stamps, PE Letter, and Calcs



Please obtain the following when designing on any manufactured homes(with2x2 truss), flat roof, tiled roofs, metal framing, or pole buildings

-Stamps on plans

-PE Letter

-structural calcs

Attachment Detail

Attachments shall be spaced not greater than 24 inches (609.6 mm) on center in any direction where: * Ground snow loads (https://up.codes/viewer/oregon/ibc-2018/chapter/2/definitions#loads_455.715_definitions_for_ors_455.715_to_455.740) 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.

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 Central Point (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.