City of Independence (OR)

Oregon Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

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NEC Code Version2023
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback EnforcedNo

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Code List

2021 OREGON RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CODE

2023 OREGON ELECTRICAL SPECIALTY CODE

2021 OREGON PLUMBING SPECIALTY CODE

2019 OREGON STRUCTURAL SPECIALTY CODE

2019 OREGON FIRE CODE

2025 OREGON ENERGY EFFICIENCY SPECIALTY CODE

2019 OREGON MECHANICAL SPECIALTY CODE

2011 OREGON REACH CODE

2010 OREGON MANUFACTURED DWELLING INSTALLATION SPECIALTY CODE

2002 OREGON MANUFACTURED DWELLING AND PARK SPECIALTY CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
No
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
No

Stamps

Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural
Structural Calculations Required
Yes

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
No
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
999
Snow Load
999
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
Yes
Max Attachment Spacing
48
Structural Notes
  • Structural required for manufactured homes
  • Stamps on plans
  • PE Letter
  • Structural Calcs
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
No
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Attachment Detail

Attachment spacing shall not be greater than 24" when

  • Snow load exceeds 36 PSF
  • The home is located within wind exposure category B, and the wind speed exceeds 120 mph
  • The home is located within wind exposure category C, and the wind speed exceeds 110 mph.
  • Modules will be located within 3' of a roof edge, hip, eave, or ridge
Custom Placards 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 City of Independence (OR) 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.