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City of Nampa (ID)

Idaho Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
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 MECHANICAL CODE

2017 IDAHO STATE PLUMBING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

IEBC Accepted
1
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
1

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
105
Snow Load
999
Snow Load Notes

Roof snow load: 25 Ground snow load: 20

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Structural calculations stamped by a licensed Idaho Structural Engineer, based on the 2018 International Existing Building Code, Article 1103.2, Additional Gravity Loads. Plans to be unlocked so AHJ may apply approval stamp

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.96

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes
  • Demonstrate 3' minimum between ESS where multiple ESS are being installed
  • When the MSP is being repurposed as a sub panel and the Tesla Gateway is being used as service equipment, add the following note to the ELD: "A main bonding jumper will be installed in the Tesla Gateway. (The main bonding jumper comes pre-installed in the Gateway 2)"
  • 1/31/24 WHEN USING A WHOLE HOME CONFIGURATION FOR BATTERIES, THERE SHOULD BE A 200A FUSED DISCO BETWEEN GATEWAY AND UM. THIS 200A DISCO SHOULD HAVE A NEUTRAL/GROUND BONDING TO BECOME THE MAIN SERVICE, ADD SPEC SHEET OF THIS DISCONNECT TO PLANS
Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Include photos of the service equipment including supanels.

Cover Page Notes

Table of contents must match actual order and description of pages

Roof Plan

Dimensions from Array to roof ridges, valleys, and lateral edges of roof must be provided

Electrical Diagram

-Centerfed 120%: No

-All Jobs Include pictures of the Service Panel and Meter. Service panel with deadfront removed. Meter photo needs to show the entire meter base. Subpanels to be included in photos

-MPU Clearly specify on the line diagram the exact model number of the service panel you are going to install and provide manufacturer specification sheets for such service panelboard.

-Line diagram must be drawn correctly based on the type of new service panel that will be installed. In other words, the layout of the service panel on the diagram must match that of the actual service panel.

Label Page

Equipment Submittal showing all related listed Photo Voltaic Equipment used including all manufacturers information, specifications, and installation requirements for all equipment.

Custom Placards Required
0
Non Standard Revision Requirements

Red cloud only the newest changes. All prior red clouding must be removed.

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 Nampa (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.