City of Chandler (AZ)
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2023
- Fire Code Version
- 2018 Building Code
- Code List
2024 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
2024 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- How Many Plansets Required
- 2
- Revision Required
- 1
- Rough Inspection
- None
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 0
Stamps
- Ee Stamp Required On SLD
- No
- Wet Stamps Required
- Digital Structural
- Structural Calculations Required
- Yes
- Stamp Location On Plans
- Unspecified
- Date On Stamps
- Expiration Date
Fire setbacks
- Fire Setback Enforced
- 1
- Setback Notes
Standard
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 115
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category B
- Snow Load
- 0
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
Standard
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates,Battery
- Allowed POI
- Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 0.87
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 1
- ESS Notes
- On the Site Plan and electrical diagrams, show the disconnect and meter between the backup load panel and the inverter.
- Label the energy storage system (ESS) disconnect as “DER Storage Disconnect.”
- Label the ESS production meter as “DER Storage Meter.”
- Specify make and model for every disconnect device.
- Illustrate all disconnect blades in the open position toward the inverter.
- Provide load calculations for the backup load panel.
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- Local Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
ConnectDER
- AHJ requires a copy of the utility application for the connectDER to be submitted with plans.
- Per AHJ 'We know APS will accept the ConnectDer...we need to know that they have been notified and accepted it for this address. Other contractors have included the approved APS application in the spec sheets. OR -- They can give us a blanket letter accepting them at all residential sites. '
- Roof Plan
STANDARD
- Electrical Diagram
Please provide the wire size and type noted as Existing Wire Run through Conduit. Example: If relocating loads to a sub panel, Provide load calculations for loads to be relocated.
- Label Page
REMOVE ALL CODE REFERENCES FROM PLACARDS
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
- Non Standard Revision Requirements
- Keep sheets in the same order as your previous submittal
- Add any new sheets at the end of the set
- Insert a blank page where a sheet has been removed
- The plans need to over lay onto the previous review.
- Mark all changes with red-clouded bubbles
- Include a response letter summarizing your revisions
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- No
- Ground Mount Notes
Free-Standing Ancillary Solar Energy System
- Must not be located in the front yard.
- No rear or side yard setbacks and no added lot coverage if: Height does not exceed surrounding perimeter wall, and Not visible from any public street or adjoining property.
- If height exceeds the wall or it’s visible from a street or neighbor’s property, it must follow: Underlying zoning district height and area rules, and Accessory-building rules in Section 35-2202.
Accessory Buildings & Guest Quarters (Sec 35-2202)
- Must sit behind the home’s front wall plane, in a side or rear yard, and cover no more than 30% of the rear area.
- Must meet minimum side and rear yard setbacks for the district (PAD zones follow their development plan).
- In single-family residential zones, may not exceed 15 feet in height.
- Any carport or garage entered from an alley must be at least 10 feet from the rear lot line.