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City of Meridian (ID)

Idaho Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL & GAS CODE

2017 IDAHO STATE PLUMBING CODE

2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
1

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

Snow Load
25
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Plans must be submitted in PDF Format All plans must be submitted in Landscape format in the horizontal position & each sheet must be a different file. All plans need to be drawn to scale. All plans must have a space reserved in the upper left corner for City Approval stamps. 1. PV Array Configuration 2. Grounding 3. Wire Management 4. Conductors 5. Rapid Shutdown of PV Systems on Buildings 6. Charge Controllers 7. Disconnects 8. Inverters 9. Batteries Find solar submittal checklist guidelines- HERE (https://meridiancity.org/building/Go-Live/Solar%20Submittal%20Standards.pdf) Plan Review guidelines- HERE (https://meridiancity.org/building/Residential%20Plan%20Review%20Guidelines.pdf)

Electrical Diagram

State of Idaho Electrical Application Checklist - click here (https://meridiancity.org/building/Solar%20checklist%2010.25.18.pdf)

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 Meridian (ID) 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.