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City of Gearhart (OR)

Oregon Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2021 OREGON RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CODE

2021 OREGON ELECTRICAL SPECIALTY CODE

2023 OREGON ELECTRICAL SPECIALTY CODE

2025 OREGON ENERGY EFFICIENCY SPECIALTY CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
1

Fire setbacks

Setback Notes
Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
999
Snow Load
999
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
48
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes
Standard

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Complete the "OR PV Checklist" from the files below to determine if PE is required. If we can follow the prescriptive path in the checklist, no PE is needed.

Attachment Detail

Attachments shall be spaced not greater than 24 inches (609.6 mm) on center in any direction where:

  • Ground snow exceed 36 psf (1.197 kN/m2).
  • Located within 3 feet (914 mm) of a roof edge, hip, eave or ridge.
  • Located in wind Exposure Category B or greater and the wind speed exceeds 120 mph.
  • Located in wind Exposure Category C or greater and the wind speed exceeds 110 mph.

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 Gearhart (OR) 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.