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City of Helena (MT)

Montana Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2020
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

IEBC Accepted
1
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
Rough Electrical
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural
Structural Calculations Required
Yes,Yes - Non-Truss
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
75
Wind Notes

https://ascehazardtool.org/

90 MPH for 3 second gusts

Snow Load
30
Snow Load Notes

https://ascehazardtool.org/

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes
  • Footing and foundation system for ground mounted systems shall be stamped by Montana licensed structural engineer. Provide details and dimensions of all foundation and support elements
  • For roof top systems being installed on a raftered roof system, provide a structural analysis prepared by a Montana licensed structural engineer indicating the existing roof system is adequate to support the proposed solar system. Analysis shall include verification of roof structure assembly, rafter sizes and span and anchoring method into the existing structural members. 
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
No
Electrical Load Calcs Required
All Jobs
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps
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

Standard

Cover Page

Standard

Site

Standard

Roof Plan

Standard

Attachment Detail

Standard

Electrical Diagram

Standard

Label Page

MONTANA - DISCO label page

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

Standard Ground Mount 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 Helena (MT) 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.