211 2
nd
Street
Hood River, OR 97031
Ph. 541.387.5202
Solar Panel Installation
Requirements
Solar panels are regulated by the State of Oregon Structural Specialty Code. An on-line view-only
version
of the code is available at: http:
//www.bcd.oregon.gov/programs/online
codes.html.
Solar panel installations will require structural and electrical
permits.
Electrical permits can be obtained through Hood River County Building Department
(541-386-1306).
Installations complying with prescriptive path requirements (see 2014 OSSC Section 3111) are
required
to complete and submit the attached checklist along with the structural permit application. The flat
rate
structural permit fee for those permits is $150 + 12% state
surcharge.
One (1) inspection is included
with
this
permit.
Installations not complying with the prescriptive path requirements will require plans prepared and
stamped by an Oregon registered engineer to be submitted along with the structural permit
application.
Permit and plan review fees for those installations will be based on the valuation of the
elements for
the
solar panels
,
including racking, mounting elements, rails, and the cost of labor to install.
The cost of
the
solar electrical equipment including collector panels and inverters shall be excluded from
the
permit
valuation. Three (3) inspections are covered under these fees with additional inspections
charged at an hourly
rate.
211 2
nd
Street
Hood River, OR 97031
Ph. 541.387.5202
City of Hood River Solar Application
1
Property Owner Information
Property Owner Name:
Site Address:
Mailing Address:
City: State: Zip Code:
Phone :
E-mail Address:
Contractor Information
Contractor: CCB #:
Mailing Address:
City: State: Zip Code:
E-mail Address:
Phone :
Site Plan
Attach a simple site plan showing the location of the PV system, in relation to buildings,
structures, property lines, and, as applicable, flood hazard areas.
Systems must be shown in sufficient detail to assess whether the requirements for Section
3111.4.8 or one of the exceptions have been met.
The site plan must be on 8.5 inch x 11 inch or larger paper.
Structural Information
ALL STRUCTURES:
Is this conventional light framed wood construction?
Yes No (check one)
Does the structure have pre-engineered trusses?
Yes No (check one)
OR
Does structure have roof framing members spaced 24 inches on center maximum?
Yes No (check one)
Is the weight of the PV modules and racking less than 4.5 pounds per square foot?
Yes No (check one)
Is the roofing material metal, single layer wood shingle, or not more than two layers of composition shingle?
Yes No (check one)
Structural Information (continued)
STANDING SEAM METAL ROOFS:
N/A Check box if not applicable.
Is the metal gauge 26 or heavier?
Yes No (check one)
Clamp design: Are clamps designed to withstand uplift of at least 115 pounds for clamp spaced at 60 inches
On center or less or at least 75 pounds for clamps spaced at 48 inches on center or less?
Yes No (check one)
Is the spacing of the clamps as measured along the seam less than or equal to 24 inches on center?
Yes No (check one)
Will the roofing panel attachments be at least #10 screws at 24 inches on center?
Yes No (check one)
Will the roofing panels be installed over minimum ½ inch nominal wood structural panels attached to framing with 8d
nails at six inches on center at panel edges and 12 inches on center field nailing?
Yes No (check one)
If no, on any of these requirements, the project may not be submitted using the prescriptive path.
Wind Design
Does the project site exceed 120 mph (ultimate) in exposure C or 130 mph (ultimate) in exposures A or B?
Yes No (check one)
Is the module height less than 18 inches above the roof in accordance with section 3111.5.3?
Yes No (check one)
PV Modules
Manufacturer: _______________________________________________________________
Model Number: _______________________________________________________________
Listing Agency: _______________________________________________________________
_________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________
Applicant Name (please print) Applicant Signature: Date:
Electronic Signatures and Similar Markings are Recognized as a Legal Binding Signature by the City of Hood River and the State of Oregon. ORS 84.0001 to ORS84.061