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County of Josephine (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

2021 OREGON RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CODE

2022 OREGON STRUCTURAL SPECIALTY CODE

2019 OREGON MECHANICAL SPECIALTY CODE

2021 OREGON PLUMBING SPECIALTY CODE

2025 OREGON ENERGY EFFICIENCY SPECIALTY CODE

2023 OREGON ELECTRICAL SPECIALTY CODE

2019 OREGON ZERO ENERGY READY COMMERCIAL CODE

2019 OREGON FIRE CODE

2010 OREGON MANUFACTURED DWELLING INSTALLATION SPECIALTY CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
1

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
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

Oregon Design Criteria Hub - Search by address to find Wind Speed

Snow Load
999
Snow Load Notes

Oregon Design Criteria Hub - Search by address to find Ground Snow Load

SEAO - Oregon Snow Loading - Snow loads can also be found here


Roof snow load: 25psf

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
0
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Use 48in attachment spacing

Attachment Detail Notes

Roof Mount [ **Attachments shall be spaced not greater than 24 inches (609.6 mm) on center in any direction where: Located within 3 feet (914 mm) of a roof edge, hip, eave or ridge.]**

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

include square footage of array and all accessory structures on property (show all structures on site plan)

Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Josephine (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.