Solar PV Permit in Riverton, Wyoming

Riverton requires a solar pv permit for: Solar panels and related installation equipment shall not exceed the height limitation for the applicable zoning district (RMC § 17.24.020.A); Solar energy system is considered part of the building and counts toward lot area/coverage limitations for the zoning district (RMC § 17.24.020.B); Electrical scope (interconnection wiring, inverter, disconnects) requires an electrical permit under RMC Chapter 15.08; Structural evaluation of the roof/racking attachment recommended given Riverton's 30 psf ground snow load and 100 mph wind design speed (RMC § 15.04.040 local design criteria). If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Riverton Community Development Department — Building Division at (307) 856-2999 before starting work.

No. City of Riverton Resolution No. 1355 does not include a dedicated solar-PV fee line; solar installations are charged under the general alteration or electrical permit fee categories (or the new-construction per-square-foot rate, if built with a new structure). Confirm the exact classification with the Building Department.

Plan review for a solar pv permit in Riverton typically runs 1–20 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Riverton Community Development Department — Building Division at (307) 856-2999.

You'll need: Application for Building Permit; Electrical Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Riverton requires 2 inspection(s) for a solar pv permit, in order: Rough Electric, Final. Schedule each through City of Riverton Community Development Department — Building Division ((307) 856-2999).

Apply through City of Riverton Community Development Department — Building Division at 816 N. Federal Blvd., Riverton, WY 82501. Phone: (307) 856-2999, email: kpetersen@rivertonwy.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri (contact department for current hours); building permitting/inspection line (307) 857-7708. Official information: https://www.rivertonwy.gov/departments/community_dev/building_permits___inspections/index.php.

Riverton, Wyoming has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including appendices A, B, C, F, H, I, J, K — adopted by Enrolled Ordinance No. 25-003 (effective March 22, 2025); 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), including appendices AA, BA, BB, BC, BD, BE, BF, BG, BH, BO, CA, CB, CC, CD, CE, CF (excluding Chapter 11) — Ordinance No. 25-003; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), including appendix A — Ordinance No. 25-003; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), including appendices C, D, E, F — Ordinance No. 25-003; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), including appendices A, B, C, D — Ordinance No. 25-003; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC), including appendices A–G — Ordinance No. 25-003; 2024 International Code Council Performance Code (ICCPC) — Ordinance No. 25-003; 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), including appendices A, B — Ordinance No. 25-003; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Ordinance No. 25-003; National Electrical Code (NEC) — NFPA 70; Riverton Municipal Code § 15.08.110(B)(2) ties compliance to 'the latest edition of the National Electrical Code,' which per wsfm.wyo.gov/electrical-safety is now the 2026 edition, effective statewide July 1, 2026 (the 2023 edition was the applicable 'latest edition' from July 1, 2023 until then) — adopted by the City of Riverton itself as Riverton Municipal Code Chapter 15.08 'Electrical Code'; enforced by the city's own electrical inspector, NOT solely the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's default statewide program; National Fire Codes (NFC), current editions, NFPA; National Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (as amended through May 30, 2006, HUD) — governs manufactured/mobile home construction; ICC/ANSI A117.1-2017 — Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. Local amendments apply — see the Riverton overview page for the full list.