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County of Lincoln (OR)

Oregon Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

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

2023 OREGON RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CODE

2022 OREGON STRUCTURAL SPECIALTY CODE

2022 OREGON MECHANICAL SPECIALTY CODE

2023 OREGON PLUMBING 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

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL 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

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

All photovoltaic installations shall include a 36-inch wide (914 mm) pathway maintained along three sides of the solar roof. The bottom edge of a roof with a slope exceeding 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 to the solar array or any portion thereof.

Exceptions :

  1. Structures with a photovoltaic array 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 photovoltaic 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.
  2. Pathways are not required on nonoccupied accessory structures provided that they are separated from occupied structures by a 6-foot (3048 mm) minimum separation distance or by a minimum two-hour fire-rated assembly.
  3. Townhouses providing fire separation as required by the applicable code at the time of construction may be considered one structure and comply with the provisions of Section 3111.3.4.8.1, Exception 1.1.

3111.3.4.8.2 Intermediate Pathway Locations

Systems that include a solar array section that is larger than 150 feet (45720 mm) measured in length or width shall have additional intermediate pathways. An intermediate pathway not less than 36 inches (914 mm) wide separating the array , shall be provided for every 150 feet (45720 mm) of array, including offset modules or angled installations. The maximum square footage of an array shall not exceed 22,500 square feet (2092 m2) without the installation of an intermediate pathway.

3111.3.4.8.2.1 Where Required

Where a system is required to have intermediate pathways , all pathways shall have one or more cutouts located adjacent to the pathway. No point on the pathway shall be more than 25 feet (7620) from a cutout.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
120
Snow Load
36
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
48
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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


Attachment Detail

Attachments shall not be spaced 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.
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 County of Lincoln (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.