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County of Linn (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

2025 OREGON ENERGY EFFICIENCY SPECIALTY CODE

2019 OREGON STRUCTURAL SPECIALTY CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
85
Snow Load
999
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
48
Structural Notes

* 4' OC Max penetration spacing. * FSBs regulated by County Fire Dept. * Relevant OSSC Chapter 31 for design (per Bldg. Inspector Damon). * Pv plans need stamps, we also need Engineer letter/calcs * no EE Stamp Required on SLD

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Within 3' of Rakes/Valleys penetration spacing reduces to 2' OC

Attachment Detail

Attachments shall not be spaced 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
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Linn (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.