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City of Spokane (WA)

Washington Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusAdopted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

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

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2021 WASHINGTON STATE ENERGY CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

IEBC Accepted
1
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Adopted
Date SolarAPP+ Accepted
45433
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
Existing Systems,Trenching
Revision Required
1
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

City of Spokane requires not fewer than one 3FT pathway to end at directly at the driveway. Not just street/driveway side.


Arrays covering up to 33% of roof require, not less than, 18โ€ clear setback on both sides of the ridge, R324.6.2.

(2- separate 18" dimensions on either side of ridge. do not combine to 3' total)

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
110
Wind Notes

Wind speed varies through AHJ, check project address at https://ascehazardtool.org/

Minimum 110 mph

Snow Load
39
Snow Load Notes

Snow Load varies through AHJ, check project address at https://ascehazardtool.org/

Minimum 39 lbs

Roof snow load: 30psf

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

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
No
Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter
Supply Tap Neutral Ground Bond Required
1
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91
BOS Restrictions

Standard

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard ESS requirements

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
No
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Include datasheet showing that the mounting system is compatible with PV module. Module on plans must match Module on datasheet exactly

Cover Page

Standard

Site

Standard

Roof Plan

City of Spokane requires not fewer than one 3FT pathway to end at directly at the driveway. Not just street/driveway side.

Attachment Detail

City of Spokane requires document showing attachment compatibility. See attached documents at bottom for RockIt Smart Slide. Scroll to bottom of PDF.

Electrical Diagram

For all Line Side Connections:

  • Neutral and ground bonded in fused disconnect
  • #6 bare copper run from N/G bar to (E) MSP's GEC and crimped
  • Schedule 80 PVC must be used in between fused disconnect and MSP - only showing 2 hots and neutral
  • All other conduit can be EMT

For all Load Side Taps:

  • Schedule 80 PVC must be used in between disconnect and MSP
Label Page

Standard

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

Standard GM requirements

Setback Front Yard
10
Setback Back Yard
5
Setback Side Yard
5
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Spokane (WA) 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.