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County of Valley (ID)

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

Codes

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

2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
0
SolarAPP+ Restriction Notes
Building permit is through the county Electrical permit through The State of Idaho
How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
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
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Category D Seismic Zone D

Snow Load
999
Snow Load Notes

West Mountain area from Blackhawk (north) to, and including, Smiths Ferry (south) is 150 lbs. per square foot, live load. Most other areas of Valley County are 120 lbs. per square foot, live load. There are some exceptions so please call with any questions as to the snow loading requirements at your site before engineering is begun Frost Depth 24"

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

PE Stamp required

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

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 Valley (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.