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City of Troutdale (OR)

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

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Code List

2023 OREGON RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CODE

2022 OREGON MECHANICAL SPECIALTY CODE

2023 OREGON PLUMBING SPECIALTY CODE

2023 OREGON ELECTRICAL SPECIALTY CODE

2025 OREGON ENERGY EFFICIENCY SPECIALTY CODE

2010 OREGON MANUFACTURED DWELLING INSTALLATION SPECIALTY CODE

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
Digital Structural
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

* Structures with an area of 1,000 square feet (92.90 m2) or less installed on a roof with a slope exceeding two units vertical in 12 units horizontal (2:12) with an intersecting adjacent roof and where no section is larger than 150 feet (45720 mm) measured in length or width:

1. Where the array does not exceed 25 percent, as measured in plan

view, of total roof area of the structure, a minimum 12-inch (305 mm)

unobstructed pathway shall be maintained along each side of any

horizontal ridge.

2. Where the solar array area exceeds 25 percent, as measured in plan view, of total roof area of the structure, a minimum of one 36-inch (914 mm) unobstructed pathway from ridge to eave, over a structurally supported area, must be provided in addition to a minimum 12-inch (305 mm) unobstructed pathway along each side of any horizontal ridge.

* Pathways are not required on non-occupied accessory structures provided that they are separated from occupied structures by a 6-foot minimum separation distance or by a minimum two-hour fire-rated assembly.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
98
Wind Notes

The basic wind speed V is 98 mph. (ORSC Table R301.2)

Snow Load Notes

The ground snow load for prescriptive design is 36 psf, or the roof snow load for nonprescriptive design is 25 psf. (ORSC R301.2.3.1)

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
48
Structural Notes

Fill out the OR PV Checklist from the files below. If "No" is selected for any of the structural criteria, engineering will be required. When engineering is required: SE digital stamps on structural plan page sections 1-3. Digitally stamped SE calcs letter.

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker
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

Attachment Detail

Attachments shall be spaced not greater than 24 inches (609.6 mm) on center in any direction where: * Ground snow loads 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 Troutdale (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.