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County of Lyon (NV)

Nevada 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 BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2018 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE

2018 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE

2017 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
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
Ee Stamp Notes

Digitally Verified Signature required.

Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Provide not fewer than 2 pathways from lowest roof edge to ridge on all roof planes with solar panels

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
120
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

  • MRI 25-Year -73mph
  • MRI 50-Year -78mph
  • MRI 100-Year -83mph
  • Risk Category I -90mph
  • Risk Category II -96mph
  • Risk Category III -103mph
  • Risk Category IV -107mph

ASCE 7-10

  • MRI 10-Year -76mph
  • MRI 25-Year -84mph
  • MRI 50-Year -90mph
  • MRI 100-Year -96mph
  • Risk Category I -105mph
  • Risk Category II -115mph
  • Risk Category III-IV -120mph

ASCE 7-05 Wind Speed - 90mph

Snow Load
30
Snow Load Notes

The state of Nevada requires the minimum Ground load for the Northern NV area should be 30

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
72
Structural Notes

Digitally Verified Signature required. The engineering calculations need to reflect a seismic category D2 zone.

Minimum Ground On Roof
#8

Electrical

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

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

See design criteria pdf below for snow load based on elevation


Cover Page Notes

Ensure Seismic Zone and design criteria are on the cover.

Electrical Diagram

Place AC disco visibly close to the MSP, Not on the other side of a fence **(per Cutright, Maxwell DCR 11/16/20)**

Label Page

Ensure we publish NEC 2017 labels. 2020+ labels will be rejected

Custom Placards Required
0
Non Standard Revision Requirements

Any changes in valuation must be provided on response letter

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Yes
Ground Mount Notes

This is less than 5 acres so the structure cannot be any closer to the road then the home. 

Likely behind the home.

As long as the system is not over 15ft then the set back from the property lines is 5'ft

The following also needs to be adhered to.

8ft from the septic system

10ft from ANY other structure on the property.

Septic replacement area must be identified on plans


Always notate on plans:

Septic System

Distance to other structures

Distance to Septic System

Identify septic replacement area in equal size

Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Lyon (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.