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City of Nyssa (OR)

Oregon Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Code List

2023 OREGON RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CODE

2022 OREGON STRUCTURAL SPECIALTY CODE

2022 OREGON MECHANICAL SPECIALTY CODE

2023 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

AS ADOPTED BY STATE OF OREGON

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
1

Stamps

Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural
Structural Calculations Required
Yes

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
101
Snow Load
25
Snow Load Notes
  • Roof - 25
  • Ground - 36
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
0
Max Attachment Spacing
48
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps,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

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Permits are handled by County of Malheur (OR) please see database for inspection process. Assign all projects to that AHJ.

Attachment Detail

Attachments shall be spaced not 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.

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

Ground mounts must be 15' away from all property lines and 40' from right of way. This needs to be marked on plans

Setback Front Yard
15
Setback Back Yard
15
Setback Side Yard
15
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Nyssa (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.