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City of Fernley (NV)

Nevada Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusNot accepted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2024 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

2024 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE

2024 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE

2024 ACCESSIBILITY ANSI A117.1

2024 NORTHERN NEVADA AMENDMENTS BY NNICC

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Not accepted
How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Stamp Location On Plans
Top Right
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B Seismic Design Category D1

Snow Load
20
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Only Structural Stamps needed

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Plan Set Requirements

Complete the City of Fernley Checklist in files section and attach to plans

Roof Plan Notes

All Jobs [Flashing is required to be installed in accordance with IRC Chapter 9 and/or IBC Chapter 15]

Electrical Diagram

Standard

Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [A complete grounding electrode system shall include one of the electrodes specified in NEC 250.52(A)(4) through (A)(8) and shall be connected to the concrete-encased electrode (if present) in accordance with NEC 250.50. Refer to NEC 250.53 for installation of a supplemental electrode. Sizing of the grounding electrode conductor shall be in accordance with Table 250.66.]

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Fernley (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.