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City of Mountain Home (ID)

Idaho Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

1997 UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS

2009 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE

2012 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2012 FUEL AND GAS CODE

2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
0
Rough Inspection
Racking Inspection
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
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

Snow Load
999
Snow Load Notes

Ground snow load: 20 Roof snow load: 30

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

PE calcs/letter must call out 30psf live load


This AHJ requires the engineer information during the permitting process - stamp these plans with the expiration date of the engineer license

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Plan set

Site

Include fire setback measurements on site plan

Custom Placards Required
0

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 Mountain Home (ID) 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.