City of Lowell (OR)

Oregon Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

Spot something wrong?

These change with code cycles. If a requirement here is out of date or missing, tell us and we'll fix it.

Report a correction
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredNone
Fire Setback EnforcedNo

Codes

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

2023 OREGON RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CODE

2022 OREGON STRUCTURAL SPECIALTY CODE

2022 OREGON MECHANICAL SPECIALTY CODE

2023 OREGON PLUMBING SPECIALTY CODE

2023 OREGON ELECTRICAL SPECIALTY CODE

2021 OREGON ENERGY EFFICIENCY SPECIALTY CODE

2022 OREGON FIRE CODE

2010 OREGON MANUFACTURED DWELLING INSTALLATION SPECIALTY CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
Yes
New Planset Required For Module Swap
Yes

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
None
Structural Calculations Required
No
Stamp Location On Plans
N/A
Date On Stamps
N/A

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
No
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
999
Snow Load
999
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
Yes
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
No
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

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 Lowell (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.