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City of La Crosse (WI)

Wisconsin Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced0

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
Code List

2018 WISCONSIN COMMERCIAL BUILDING CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (SPS) 316, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
1
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
0
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
85
Wind Notes

Per reviewer, no set wind speed requirements. "Structural engineer verifies that snow wind won't be an issue".

Snow Load
30
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,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

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of La Crosse (WI) 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.