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City of Yelm (WA)

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

Codes

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

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1

Structural & loads

Snow Load Notes

https://hazards.atcouncil.org/#/

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1

Electrical

Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps
Supply Tap Neutral Ground Bond Required
1

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Additional permits required from the State of Washington - Labor & Industries (WA). Please see page for requirements.

For manufactured home AHJ requires 2021 code years with 2023 NEC as well as engineering and stamps.

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
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Yelm (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.