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Village of Salem Lakes (WI)

Wisconsin Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced0

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
Code List

WI Uniform Dwelling codes SPS 320 -325 SPS 316 Electrical NEC 217

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
0
Rough Inspection
Rough Electrical
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
0
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
30
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

Zoning code for solar energy systems - https://ecode360.com/33351589#37639981. 

The solar array (including any extension at minimum design tilt) must the minimum accessory building setback distance for the district - which means the solar array must be located at least:

  • 30 feet form the right-of-way of 105th Street
  • 10 feet from any other building
  • 5 feet from any side or rear lot line
  • Outside of any wetland on the property.


**will need to reach out on project specific basis

Setback Front Yard
30
Setback Back Yard
5
Setback Side Yard
5
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the Village of Salem Lakes (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.