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City of North Las Vegas (NV)

Nevada Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

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

2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2018 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE

2018 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE

2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA 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
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Ee Stamp Notes

EE stamped Load Justification Letter / Calcs if 12 months of consecutive usage is not present. EE stamp needs to be sized at 1 - 11/16 per NV state law.

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
All Jobs
Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.87

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

AHJ: City of Henderson (NV). Utility Co: NVEnergy - Nevada Energy. Battery needs to be installed in garage. [a past project. DCR 063020]

Relocate battery meter socket & disconnect switch to the battery branch leg of the PV circuit with battery socket closest to the batt storage unit. There shall be no meter socket/disc switch at where the backup panel is located (AC coupled system). Batt > PM > Disco > Combiner

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
Local Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Make sure we are not referencing the CEC, 2014 NEC, anywhere in the plans

Load Calcs required on all projects


AHJ Requirements state plans must:

·        Be EE stamped

·        Have Load Calculations

Site Notes

All Jobs [P/V equipment - Structural elements where the additional dead load from the roofing or equipment does not increase the force in the element by more than 5 percent]

Roof Plan Notes

All Jobs [THE HIGHEST POINT OF THE PV ARRAY SHALL NOT EXCEED SIX (6) FEET BEYOND THE EXISTING ROOF ONTO WHICH IT IS MOUNTED]

Electrical Diagram

No Line side Tap are allowed, except on Listed Solar Ready Panel Centerfed 120% allowed

Label Page Notes

Labels and markings for the photovoltaic systems will be reflective and meet all the requirements per NFPA 1 sect 11.12

Custom Placards Required
1
Non Standard Revision Requirements

For REVISIONS, red cloud all changes made to the plans and add the revision letter of the changes.

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 North Las Vegas (NV) 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.