City of Oshkosh (WI)

Wisconsin Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

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NEC Code Version2017
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback EnforcedNo

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
Code List

WISCONSIN UNIFORM DWELLING CODE

2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION 1 FIRE CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
No
New Planset Required For Module Swap
No

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
No
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
30
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
Yes
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Tesla Gateways to be installed in an interior location due to minimum temps dropping below -4°F which the GW is rated for.

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
No
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail 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 Oshkosh (WI) 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.