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City of Molalla (OR)

Oregon Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Wet Stamps RequiredNone
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Code List

2021 OREGON RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CODE

2019 OREGON STRUCTURAL SPECIALTY CODE

2019 OREGON MECHANICAL SPECIALTY CODE

2021 OREGON PLUMBING SPECIALTY CODE

2025 OREGON ENERGY EFFICIENCY SPECIALTY CODE

2023 OREGON ELECTRICAL SPECIALTY CODE

2019 OREGON ZERO ENERGY READY COMMERCIAL CODE

2019 OREGON FIRE CODE

2010 OREGON MANUFACTURED DWELLING INSTALLATION SPECIALTY CODE

IEBC Accepted
1
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
None
Structural Calculations Required
No
Stamp Location On Plans
N/A
Date On Stamps
N/A

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

All photovoltaic installations shall be provided with pathways not less than 36 in width along not less than three (3) sides of the solar roof plane. (Solar roof plane is defined in the building code as a roof plane on which a photovoltaic array is installed) The bottom edge of the roof plane with a slope greater than two units vertical in 12 units horizontal (2:12) shall not be used as a pathway. All pathways shall be located over a structurally supported area and measured from the edge of the roof and horizontal ridge of the photovoltaic array or any portion thereof.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
999
Snow Load
999
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements
  • Permit through the County of Clackamas (OR). Please use the County database for all design requirements
Custom Placards Required
0

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 Molalla (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.