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City of Vale (OR)

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

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Code List

2023 OREGON RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CODE

2022 OREGON STRUCTURAL SPECIALTY CODE

2022 OREGON MECHANICAL SPECIALTY CODE

2023 OREGON PLUMBING SPECIALTY CODE

2023 OREGON ELECTRICAL SPECIALTY CODE

2025 OREGON ENERGY EFFICIENCY SPECIALTY CODE

2019 OREGON ZERO ENERGY READY COMMERCIAL CODE

2019 OREGON FIRE CODE

2010 OREGON MANUFACTURED DWELLING INSTALLATION SPECIALTY CODE

AS ADOPTED BY STATE OF OREGON

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
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

The City of Vale only does the planning and zoning side and Malheur County handles the building and electrical permit. They will require fire setbacks on the plans

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
85
Snow Load
999
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
48
Structural Notes
Mobile homes require SE Stamps/calcs
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

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 Vale (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.