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City of Carson City (NV)

Nevada Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

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

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 

2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 

2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE 

2018 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE

2018 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE 

2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 

2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

IEBC Accepted
1
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
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
999
Wind Notes

DETERMINE THE CORRECT WIND SPEED, ENTER ADDRESS AT:

ATC Hazards by Location (atcouncil.org)

Snow Load
999
Snow Load Notes

DETERMINE THE CORRECT SNOW LOAD, ENTER ADDRESS AT:

ATC Hazards by Location (atcouncil.org)

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
48
Structural Notes
  • WE REQUIRE BOTH DIGITAL STAMPS AND WET STAMPS
  • PLEASE ORDER DIGITAL STAMPS WITH WET SIGNATURE
  • Carson City no longer requires a wet stamp. Digital stamped copy is ok 7/12/24

Please include the required embedment depth of the lag screws used to attach the racking system to the roof in the structural letter/calcs

Minimum Ground On Roof
#8

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.96

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Electrical Diagram

IF THE PROJECT INCLUDES A JUSTIFICATION LETTER

  • WE MUST ATTACH THE LETTER TO THE PLANS PDF IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE LINE DIAGRAM
Electrical Diagram Notes

ALL PROJECTS

  • LABEL EACH PIECE OF SOLAR EQUIPMENT WITH AN ALPHABETICAL KEY (E.G. A. = INVERTER, B. = DISCONNECT, ETC.)

FOR ENPHASE PROJECTS

ON TLD '"Cables integral to Inverters" is insufficient, specify type and number of conductors. 

Label Page

AHJ IS VERY SPECIFIC ABOUT LABEL PAGE

TAKE A MOMENT TO REVIEW YOUR PLAN SET TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE MET


  • Provide an Alphabetical Key at each Warning Label.

Alphabetical key on label page must match keys on TLD

  • Relocate all DC disconnect labels to the inverter and remove the DC disconnect itself from the labels page. 
  • Remove PM from label page diagram unless a PM will be installed on site. 

FOR ENPHASE PROJECTS

  • OPTIONAL SOLAR LOAD CENTER NEEDS TO BE LABELED AS "COMBINER BOX"
Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

Conductors at underside of Panels must be protected. Specify how this will be achieved. If no protections is provide a fence around the array must be installed

Add note: "A clear, brush-free area of 10 feet will be maintained around the ground mounted solar system. Contractor will be on site at final inspection to remove all dead fronts for conductor verification."

Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Carson City (NV) 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.