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County of Hood River (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

2023 OREGON RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CODE

2019 OREGON STRUCTURAL SPECIALTY CODE

2019 OREGON MECHANICAL SPECIALTY CODE

2021 OREGON PLUMBING SPECIALTY CODE

2023 OREGON ELECTRICAL 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

IEBC Accepted
1
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

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

DO NOT INCLUDE UNSUPPORTED EAVE OR RACKS IN FIRE SETBACKS

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
999
Snow Load
999
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91
BOS Restrictions

Standard

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements
  • The AHJ will reject plans if the color red is used in the plans. Do not use the color red for fire pathways, etc. (Reference project ID 583979)
Cover Page



  • Do Not Use Red on planset Revisions. MUST EXPORT TO BLACK AND WHITE!
Site


Roof Plan
  • If the fire access pathway is required per OSSC 3111.3.4.8.1 Exc. 1.2, this pathway is required to be over a structurally supported area. Cannot be over the eves.
  • R324.4.1 - All panels within 36" of eve, edge, or ridge are required to have attachment spacing no greater than 24" OC in any direction
Attachment Detail

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

  • Ground snow 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.
Electrical Diagram


Label Page


Non Standard Revision Requirements
  • The AHJ will reject plans if the color red is used for corrections. Do not use the color red. (Reference project ID 583979)
  • Do Not Use Red on planset Revisions.

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Setback Front Yard
5
Setback Back Yard
5
Setback Side Yard
5
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Hood River (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.