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City of Covington (WA)

Washington Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredNone
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

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

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC)

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE (IRC)

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE (IMC)

2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE (IPC)

2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE (IFGC) 

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE (IECC)

2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE (IEBC)

2021 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE (ISPSC)

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Wet Stamps Required
None
Stamp Location On Plans
N/A
Date On Stamps
N/A

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

2018 IFC

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
105
Snow Load
20
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
No
Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter
Supply Tap Neutral Ground Bond Required
1
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Additional electrical permit required through the State of Washington - Labor & Industries (WA). Please see page for requirements.

Electrical Diagram

For all Line Side Connections:

  • Neutral and ground bonded in fused disconnect
  • #6 bare copper run from N/G bar to (E) MSP's GEC and crimped
  • Schedule 80 PVC must be used in between fused disconnect and MSP - only showing 2 hots and neutral
  • All other conduit can be EMT

For all Load Side Taps:

  • Schedule 80 PVC must be used in between disconnect and MSP
Label Page

2017: Yellow

Custom Placards Required
0
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Covington (WA) 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.