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City of Lafayette (OR)

Oregon Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Setback Enforced0

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Code List

2023 OREGON RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CODE

2023 OREGON STRUCTURAL SPECIALTY CODE

2023 OREGON MECHANICAL SPECIALTY CODE

2023 OREGON PLUMBING SPECIALTY CODE

2023 OREGON ELECTRICAL SPECIALTY CODE

2025 OREGON ENERGY EFFICIENCY SPECIALTY CODE

2023 OREGON ZERO ENERGY READY COMMERCIAL CODE

2023 OREGON FIRE CODE

2023 OREGON MANUFACTURED DWELLING INSTALLATION SPECIALTY CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
0
Setback Notes
Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
999
Snow Load
999
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
48
Structural Notes
AHJ requires engineer stamps on plans as well as engineer letter/calculations.
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Site

1\. The property owner’s name and phone number, the property’s legal description, subdivision name and the site address. 2. The map scale. A scale of 1”= 20’ is typical but others, 1/8”=1’ for example, are also acceptable. 3\. A north arrow, indicating the direction north. 4\. All property lines, all easements (utilities, access, etc.) and site dimensions. Show the distances between buildings, and from building to all property lines. 5\. All streets and alleys, with street names. Show all existing and/or proposed driveway widths and sidewalks. 6\. Identify each building by its use (garage, residence, etc.). Include decks, retaining walls, and the like. 7\. Show clear distinction between the existing buildings and driveway and any proposed additions/changes. Also show any building to be demolished. 8\. Show all utilities, hydrant, trees, water meters, catch basins, sewer laterals, transformers and any other above ground utilities. 9\. Show method of rainwater r disposal including roof run-off and slopes of large paved areas to approved storm drain system (drywell can be used in some cases). 10\. Show any steep slopes on or near lot that exceed a 2:1 slope (2 feet rise in 1 horizontal foot) lot. 11. Show street tree placement. The plan must show lot and building dimensions; setbacks; location of easements and driveway; footprint of structure(s) (including decks); location of water/sewer systems; utility locations; direction indicator; lot area; building coverage area; percentage of coverage; existing structures on site; and surface drainage

Attachment Detail

Attachments shall be spaced not greater than 24 inches (609.6 mm) on center in any direction where: 

  • Ground snow loads exceed 36 psf (1.197 kN/m2). 
  • Located within 3 feet (914 mm) of a roof edge, hip, eave or ridge.
  • Located in wind Exposure Category B or greater and the wind speed exceeds 120 mph.
  • Located in wind Exposure Category C or greater and the wind speed exceeds 110 mph.

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 Lafayette (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.