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County of Bear Lake (ID)

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

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List
2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING 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
Yes
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
Structural Calculations Required
Yes

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes
Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
110
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

Snow Load
45
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes
Template is defaulted to show that backfeed is in compliance with 705.12. AHJ is requesting that we provide the complete code, specific to our POI method. Not just the general 705.12
Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements
**standard plan set**
Site
**standard plan set**
Roof Plan
**standard plan set**
Attachment Detail
**spec sheets**
Electrical Diagram
Provide only a single one-line. Buildings or structures supporting PV Arrays shall have a Grounding Electrode System in compliance of NEC 250.50, 250.58 and 690.47 (A). Provide manufactures documentation of the type of PV wire that is being used or denote the insulation type on the one-line to show compliance with NEC Chapter 3. Provide manufactures documentation of the type of junction box(es) that are being used to show compliance with NEC 110.3 and 314.16.

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Yes
Ground Mount Notes
## Setbacks A CLEAR, brush free area of10 feet surrounding ground mount must be provided according to IFC 2018 laws PV source and output circuits operating at maximum system voltages greater than 30 volts that are installed in readily accessible locations shall comply with NEC 690.31 (A) and 690.33 (C). To ensure circuit conductors of ground mounted array meets the requirements of 690.31(A), those circuit conductors not installed in type MC cable, or another NEC recognized raceway, will be considered guarded where protected by a 6' tall chain link fence. Other methods will need to be approved by the local Authority Having Jurisdiction prior to a final approval of the system.
Setback Front Yard
30
Setback Back Yard
10
Setback Side Yard
10
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Bear Lake (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.