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City of Vancouver (WA)

Washington Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTesting
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

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

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Testing
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
Revision Required
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
97
Wind Notes

Risk Occupancy Category (Table1604.5) 3-Second Gust Wind 

Snow Load
999
Snow Load Notes

Ground Snow load up to 150 ft 20 psf

Ground Snow load over 150 ft 25 psf

Roof Snow load (regardless of slope) 25 psf Minimum

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Supply Tap Neutral Ground Bond Required
1
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

Plan Set Requirements

For all Trenches

  • 2 Disconnects required - one at each end of trench
  • Required for AC or DC trenches
Cover Page

standard

Electrical Diagram

For all Line Side Connections:

  • Neutral and ground bonded in fused disconnect
  • #6 bare copper run from N/G bar to (E) MSP's GEC and crimped
  • Schedule 80 PVC must be used in between fused disconnect and MSP - only showing 2 hots and neutral
  • All other conduit can be EMT

For all Load Side Taps: 

  • Schedule 80 PVC must be used in between disconnect and MSP

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 Vancouver (WA) 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.