City of Gladstone (Clackamas County) (OR)

Oregon Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

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NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredNone
Fire Setback EnforcedYes

Codes

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

2019 OREGON MECHANICAL SPECIALTY CODE

2019 OREGON STRUCTURAL SPECIALTY CODE

2019 OREGON ZERO ENERGY READY COMMERCIAL CODE

2021 OREGON RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CODE

2023 OREGON ELECTRICAL SPECIALTY CODE

2025 OREGON ENERGY EFFICIENCY SPECIALTY CODE

2021 OREGON PLUMBING SPECIALTY CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
No
New Planset Required For Module Swap
No

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
None
Structural Calculations Required
No
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
Yes
Setback Notes

All photovoltaic installations shall include a 36-inch wide (914 mm) pathway maintained along three sides of the solar roof. The bottom edge of a roof with a slope exceeding two units vertical in 12 units horizontal (2:12) shall not be used as a pathway. All pathways shall be located over a structurally supported area and measured from the edge of the roof and horizontal ridge to the solar array or any portion thereof.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
999
Snow Load
999
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
Yes
Max Attachment Spacing
48
Structural Notes

8/9 Structural review only required when Prescriptive Path Checklist cannot be used. Ensure Checklist is included in plan set. (If Applicable - SE digital stamps on corresponding pages, PE Letter & Calcs.) Check for PPC before submitting for SE

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
No
Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Structural review only required when Prescriptive Path Checklist cannot be used. Ensure Checklist is included in plan set. Stamped plans, PE letter and Structural Calcs required. Check for PPC before submitting for SE

Attachment Detail

If any attachments are within 3ft of a roof edge, hip, eave, or ridge; then attachments shall be spaced no more than 24 inches apart.

Custom Placards Required
No

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 Gladstone (Clackamas County) (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.