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City of Elko (NV)

Nevada Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
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 WITH APPENDICES C, E, H, I, J AND O 2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CHAPTERS 11 THROUGH 42 BUT WITH APPENDICES H AND K AND Q 2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 2018 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE 2018 UNIFORM 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
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
115
Wind Notes

3 second gust Exposure C

Snow Load
30
Snow Load Notes

Ground Snow Load and Roof Snow Load = 30 psf Frost Depth 30"

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes
  • PE calcs/letter should not reference ASCE 7-16 and NDS-18
  • Stamped plans must be left unlocked for the AHJ to add their approval stamps
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker
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

Cover Page

* REMOVE staff SIGNATURE FROM ALL PAGES BEING STAMPED * Include APN on cover page. APN can be found by searching the site address here:

Electrical Diagram

* Clearly specify the exact model number of the service panel you are going to install and provide manufacturer specification sheets for such service panelboard. * Line diagram to be drawn as how the actual service panel will look.


* Provide photos of the existing service panelboard and photos of its interior labels.


*If Feed-through lugs are present, must show the Existing subpanel on the line diagram including a Main Breaker Kit or an Existing Main Breaker.


*Provide photos of the existing subpanel showing it can either accept a main breaker and a new Main breaker kit will be installed or show that it already has a main breaker.


Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [all neutrals must be properly isolated from ground wires in the existing sub-panel]

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 Elko (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.