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City of Monmouth (OR)

Oregon Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

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

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL & GAS CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL & SPA CODE

2025 OREGON ENERGY EFFICIENCY SPECIALTY CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural
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

Wind Speed = 96 mph (Vult), Exposure C

Snow Load
999
Snow Load Notes

Ground Snow Load = 25 psf ‐ Roof Snow Load = 20 psf

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
48
Structural Notes

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps,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
No
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

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
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Monmouth (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.