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Residential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit in Ely, Nevada

Rooftop or ground-mount residential solar PV installation within Ely city limits is not a separately named permit type — it is covered by the City's general building-permit trigger language ('to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system'), per the City's own How Do I/FAQ page, and is reviewed under the 2018 IBC/IRC (structural/mounting scope) and the 2011 NEC (electrical/interconnection scope) as identified on the City's Building Department & Building Codes webpage. No solar-specific application, checklist, or fee line is published by the City of Ely.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Building permit required for installation of any electrical system, per the City's How Do I/FAQ page language ('to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system')
  • Structural/mounting scope (roof penetrations, racking attachment) reviewed against the 2018 IBC/IRC as adopted (Ely Municipal Code 9-1-1) and the City's published design criteria (36-inch frost depth, seismic zone D or C, 115 mph wind speed, 1,500 lb. soil bearing capacity)
  • Electrical/interconnection scope reviewed against the 2011 NEC as identified on the City's Building Department & Building Codes webpage
  • Application submitted on the joint City of Ely/White Pine County Building Permit Application, listing the Building and/or Electrical Contractor's name/address and both State License Number and City License Number
  • Two copies of a site plan and two copies of construction plans required, per the general Building Permit Package checklist
  • Owner Builder Affidavit of Exemption (Nevada State Contractors Board) required if the owner is self-performing work in lieu of a licensed contractor Owner-builderContractor

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Fee schedule

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Interconnection wiring, disconnects, and conduit runs verified per the 2011 NEC before energizing

  2. 2

    Final

    Panel mounting, racking attachment, roof penetration sealing, and electrical connections verified against approved plans

See the full Ely inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • The City of Ely has no dedicated solar/PV permit, checklist, or fee schedule — a PV installation is processed as a standard building/electrical permit under the general trigger language covering installation of 'any electrical... system.'
  • No dollar-amount fee schedule for any permit type (including solar/electrical) is published by the City. Ely Municipal Code 9-1-5 ties fees to the unpublished 1997 Uniform Administrative Code fee table; confirm current fee amounts directly with the Building Department at (775) 289-6500 or (775) 289-2430.
  • Any work performed prior to permit issuance is subject to double permit fees, per the City of Ely Building Permit Package.
  • The City's electrical code edition (2011 NEC) predates NEC 690's more recent rapid-shutdown provisions found in the 2017/2020 NEC cycles used by many other jurisdictions in this corpus — confirm with the Building Department which specific PV/interconnection requirements are currently enforced.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. The City of Ely's How Do I/FAQ page states a building permit is required to 'erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system.' There is no separate solar-specific permit; PV installations are reviewed as a standard building/electrical permit against the 2018 IBC/IRC and 2011 NEC.

Ely does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Ely Building Department at (775) 289-6500 / (775) 289-2430 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (City of Ely/White Pine County joint form); Site Plan / Construction Plans (2 copies each). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Ely requires 2 inspection(s) for a residential solar photovoltaic (pv) permit, in order: Rough Electrical, Final. Schedule each through City of Ely Building Department ((775) 289-6500 / (775) 289-2430).

Apply through City of Ely Building Department at 501 Mill Street, P.O. Box 299, Ely, NV 89301. Phone: (775) 289-6500 / (775) 289-2430, email: buildingofficial@cityofelynv.gov. Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. City of Ely Building Department, 501 Mill Street, Ely, NV 89301 (mailing: P.O. Box 299, Ely, NV 89301). Fax (775) 289-1463. Building Official: Christopher Flannery (buildingofficial@cityofelynv.gov). The Building and Planning Department is jointly operated with White Pine County (Building & Planning Dept. Manager Jennifer Drew-Lesher, jdrew@whitepinecountynv.gov) and uses a shared City of Ely/White Pine County Building Permit Application form. Source: City of Ely Building Department & Building Codes page; Building Permit Application (joint form).. Official information: https://www.cityofelynv.gov/building-department-and-building-codes-city-of-ely/.

Ely, Nevada has adopted: Nevada is a home-rule state for building codes: there is no single mandatory statewide building-code edition — each city and county adopts and amends its own code. The only genuine statewide floor is the energy code: Nevada's Energy Assurance/building energy standards reference the IECC, and NRS 701.220 directs the State to adopt and update energy efficiency standards for new construction. Always confirm the specific adopted edition for the city or county in question rather than assuming a uniform statewide building code. Source: Nevada Legislature NRS Chapter 701 (State Office of Energy).; City of Ely Municipal Code Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 9-1-1 (Building Code Adopted, Ordinance 746, adopted 8-18-2022): 'The City of Ely hereby adopts the International Building Code (IBC), 2018 edition, including all appendices as published by the International Code Council as the building code for the City of Ely.' Source: Ely Municipal Code 9-1-1, American Legal Publishing code library.; International Residential Code (IRC), 2018 edition, as identified on the City of Ely Building Department & Building Codes webpage. Source: City of Ely Building Department and Building Codes page.; Uniform Mechanical Code, 2018 edition, as identified on the City of Ely Building Department & Building Codes webpage. Source: City of Ely Building Department and Building Codes page.; Uniform Plumbing Code, 2018 edition, as identified on the City of Ely Building Department & Building Codes webpage. Source: City of Ely Building Department and Building Codes page.; International Fire Code, 2018 edition, as identified on the City of Ely Building Department & Building Codes webpage. Source: City of Ely Building Department and Building Codes page.; National Electric Code (NEC), 2011 edition, as identified on the City of Ely Building Department & Building Codes webpage. Source: City of Ely Building Department and Building Codes page.; International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), 2018 edition, as identified on the City of Ely Building Department & Building Codes webpage. Source: City of Ely Building Department and Building Codes page.; At least one copy of the operative building code is on file in the office of the Ely City Clerk for use and examination by the public, per Ely Municipal Code 9-1-1(B). Source: Ely Municipal Code 9-1-1.. Local amendments apply — see the Ely overview page for the full list.

The City of Ely does not publish a dollar-amount fee schedule for any permit type, including solar/electrical. Ely Municipal Code 9-1-5 requires fees to conform to the unpublished 1997 Uniform Administrative Code fee table. Contact the Building Department at (775) 289-6500 or (775) 289-2430 for a current quote.

Sources & verification

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Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Ely building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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