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Village of River Hills (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
WISCONSIN UNIFORM DWELLING CODE 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 2017 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
115
Snow Load
30
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes
Standard
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter,Load 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
No
Ground Mount Notes
Include azimuth photos in Plan set. Photos of all 4 directions, including the compass. Landscape plan that will show the array as well as all current and proposed landscaping to hide the array from neighbors view. (view attached) - we are working on bypassing this requirement by adding fencing. Answer from the inspector is pending. **Setback Requirements** 1-acre lots: Front: 100' Back: 30' Side: 30' 2-acre lots: Front: 100' Back: 50' Side: 50' 5-acre lots: Front: 100' Back: 75' Side: 75'
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the Village of River Hills (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.